Growing Up In a Dysfunctional Family: Dysfunctional Childhood Survival & Recovery

episode summary

Growing up in a dysfunctional family or experiencing a dysfunctional childhood can have a lasting emotional impact on your adult life – we explain how and share practical steps for recovery.

Episode highlights

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How a dysfunctional family life or emotionally unstable parents impact us as children.
  • The warning signs that childhood ‘emotional survival strategies’ are still running your life.
  • How and why you may still be copying OR rebelling against your parents – even when you know it is wrong!
  • Why do you keep reliving painful or traumatic childhood experiences and how to finally let go and move on.

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Disclaimer: This show episode and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.