Far from a trendy buzzword, reparenting is a powerful psychological concept that involves consciously providing yourself with the nurturing, guidance, and unconditional love you may not have received ...

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The journey of reparenting begins with recognizing how childhood experiences shape our adult lives. When early emotional needs go unmet, the impact can resonate through relationships and ...

People on TikTok are exploring the idea of ‘reparenting’ their younger self. Could I reconnect with mine? I’m mindlessly scrolling on my laptop one night when I remember the blog I used to write as a ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Growing up, my family constantly presented a façade that we were a happy, middle-class unit. We had a nice home, nice cars, good education — and things seemed great. However, even stable environments ...

A psychologist has cured a Munchausen's Syndrome sufferer by effectively becoming their surrogate parent during treatment. Mother-of-two Andrea Avigal was blighted by the psychological disorder, which ...

The first column was a deep dive into what parentification looks like and its long-term effects. This column focusses on how one can reparent oneself and work towards healing and building a better ...

I provide individual therapy for adults who are ready for or considering making changes in their lives. I work a lot with issues such as struggling with anxiety, disassociation, flashbacks, obsessions ...