The DARK SIDE of "Family First" MENTALITY |TOXIC FAMILY DYNAMICS

Family can be a beautiful thing when there is healthy behavior and little to no toxic behavior. When the family dynamic becomes complex, toxic, and disorgarding of the individuals who belong in it, the dynamic becomes a problem for everyone. In this live chat, I discuss the psycology of those who believe the "family is everything" ideology. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- #trauma #tamarahilllpc #TOXICFAMILY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCUSSED IN THIS CHAT: 0:00 Intro 4:25 "is it me only?" mindset 5:24 "family is everything always" mindset 8:19 family is a launching pad theory 9:28 nuclear family 10:38 a sacred institution 13:35 boundary violation vs. boundary crossing 19:42 GROUPTHINK MENTALITY 42:02 COMMONALITIES/THE WHY 1:08:07 IMPACT ON YOU *discussion in-between content -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mentioned In The Live Chat (research & further information): 1. Cox, M. J., & Paley, B. (1997). Families as systems. Annual Review of Psychology, 48(1), 243-267. doi: 10.1146/annurev.psych.48.1.243 ‌2. The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. (2021). Emotional cutoff. The Bowen Center. https://www.thebowencenter.org/emotio... 3. Muhammed, S., & Desai, P. (n.d.). Psychological Problems of Children In Broken Family: A Qualitative Case Study. https://doi.org/10.35629/7722-11104953 4. Who Is Family and Why Does It Matter? (2024). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/bl... 5. Thomas PA, Liu H, Umberson D. Family Relationships and Well-Being. Innov Aging. 2017 Nov;1(3):igx025. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igx025. Epub 2017 Nov 11. PMID: 29795792; PMCID: PMC5954612. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: *Videos are provided for exploration and educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical suggestions or consultation for individual cases. If you or someone you know is having a medical emergency involving harm to self, please reach out to the suicide prevention hotline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. ---------------------------------------------------------------- *CONTACT ME (BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY) I'm Támara, a licensed and internationally/Board certified trauma mental health therapist, with over 15 years experience. I specialize in helping children, teens, and families with mental illness. I also treat psychological/emotional trauma in children, teens, and adults. If you'd like to contact me or inquire about my international consultations, you may email me at [email protected]. *Please note: all consultations are charged a fixed rate fee. *Send mail to: PO BOX 15747 Robinson Township, PA 15244 *FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter -   / therapisttee   Website - http://www.anchoredinknowledge.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thilltherap... ______________________________________ Copyright © All rights reserved. Permission must be given before videos are used.