First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-the-achievement-focused-parent-finding-your-worth-beyond-performance/ Growing up with a parent who measured love and approval through achievement can leave deep, invisible marks. Whether it was grades, sports, appearance, or career milestones,…
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Healing From Shame
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-shame/ “The ball is, as it were, in our court. God has invaded human history and reality. Jesus Christ has died on our behalf, is risen, and…
The Family Wounds of Our Adopted Children
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-family-wounds-of-our-adopted-children/ Imagine this scenario: You are moving away and will not be coming back. You have less than 10 minutes to pack 10 items or people to…
Parentification: When the Child Becomes the Parent
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/parentification-when-the-child-becomes-the-parent/ Family of origin wounds are a result of unmet emotional needs, neglect, or harmful patterns that exist within the family unit. In response to these experiences,…
Healing From Family of Origin Wounds: The Authoritarian Parent
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/healing-from-family-of-origin-wounds-the-authoritarian-parent/ Parenting. Arguably one of the most challenging and rewarding roles that a person can take on in life. A role we are often expected to just…
The Deep Wounds of Playing Favorites
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-deep-wounds-of-playing-favorites/ Is there a “black sheep” in your family? One that’s not so much like the others, whether in personality, temperament, or even physically? Many families will…