By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Have you caught yourself Googling “I hate my husband” (or wife), “divorce lawyers near me”, or wondering whether it’s time to leave, and then immediately felt guilty for even thinking about it? Relationships are complicated. Even if you once cared deeply about your partner, there can come a point where the relationshipContinueContinue reading “How Do You Know When It’s Time To Divorce? Tips From A NJ Marriage Counselor”
Category Archives: Families
How to Break Free From Generational Trauma Patterns That Are Keeping You Stuck
By Jayln Giles-Ewell, LAAT, ATR-P When it comes to your family, do you ever find yourself thinking, “Why do they always do this?” Maybe you notice certain behaviors in your cousins, or you see the same arguments pop up at every family gathering. Perhaps you even notice similarities in how you (or your siblings) parent versusContinueContinue reading “How to Break Free From Generational Trauma Patterns That Are Keeping You Stuck”
Why New Parenthood Is So Hard on Relationships—And What You Can Do About It
By Megan Herelle, LAMFT at Brave Minds Psychological Services Welcoming a baby into your family is one of life’s most profound joys—and most significant challenges. You’re taking your family from a unit of two to a group of three; this is bound to come with changes and new challenges. If you’ve ever had to balance betweenContinueContinue reading “Why New Parenthood Is So Hard on Relationships—And What You Can Do About It”
Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Do You Need Help Healing Your Invisible Wounds? Do you find yourself constantly seeking approval, feeling like you’re never quite “enough,” or wondering why certain childhood memories still trigger such intense emotions, even decades later? These may not be visible signs, but they’re often the lingering echoes of growing up with narcissisticContinueContinue reading “Why Healing from Narcissistic Parenting Is Possible: 5 Key Steps Toward Emotional Liberation”
Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT If you grew up feeling like your emotions didn’t matter, or like love came with conditions, you’re not alone. For many, childhood meant learning to take care of others while quietly putting your own needs aside. Some parents may have looked responsible on the outside, and many were doing the bestContinueContinue reading “Understanding Your Relationship Wounds: A Guide for Children of Narcissistic Parents”
Breaking the Cycle: Moving Beyond Your Parents’ Emotional Immaturity
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Were You the Emotional Adult Too Soon? Healing from Parentified Childhood in NJ Did you grow up feeling like the adult in the room—always calming storms, smoothing things over, or being the one who had to stay steady when your parents couldn’t? It’s like growing up in a house where the relationalContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle: Moving Beyond Your Parents’ Emotional Immaturity”
Narcissistic Parents: Recognizing the Patterns and Reclaiming Your Emotional Health
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT When It Comes To Your Parents, You Feel Stuck, Unfulfilled, and Alone Do you find yourself constantly trying to get your parents’ affection, but it never feels like enough? These relationship patterns can be confusing and painful, often leaving you wondering what you’re doing wrong. Maybe you’ve felt dismissed or misunderstood moreContinueContinue reading “Narcissistic Parents: Recognizing the Patterns and Reclaiming Your Emotional Health “
Rethinking Divorce (PART 2): Could It Lead You to a Brighter Future?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT In Part 1 of our series, we explored the common myths that often keep families trapped in uncertainty about divorce. We discovered that contrary to widespread beliefs, children can thrive after divorce, co-parenting relationships can be positive, and families often find renewed happiness and stability on their new path. We alsoContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Divorce (PART 2): Could It Lead You to a Brighter Future?”
Rethinking Divorce: 10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked And What You Should Really Know
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Myths About Divorce As a family therapist, I’ve worked with countless families navigating divorce, and one thing becomes clear: many of the fears and beliefs that keep parents awake at night are based on outdated myths rather than reality! While divorce certainly represents a significant life transition, contemporary research, and clinicalContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Divorce: 10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked And What You Should Really Know”
The Role of a Family Therapist: What to Expect in Family Therapy
You might have heard of family therapy before but have no idea what it exactly means or looks like. How many people are involved? What kinds of issues do people talk about in family therapy? In this blog, I answer your most commonly asked questions about family therapy. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT, CCTP WhatContinueContinue reading “The Role of a Family Therapist: What to Expect in Family Therapy”