Insights and Resources for Your Mental Health Journey

Welcome to my blog, where I share valuable insights, tips, and resources to support your mental health and well-being. From managing stress and anxiety to building stronger relationships, my articles are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to live a fulfilling, balanced life. Explore my latest posts and take a step toward positive change today.
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Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog is for general educational and informational purposes only. The information on this blog is not meant or implied to be a substitute for professional mental health treatment or any other professional advice.

Teenager Emotional Withdrawal: When It’s Part of Growing Up and When It’s Not

Stacey Alvarez

Feb 314 min read

Parenting

Teenager Emotional Withdrawal: When It’s Part of Growing Up and When It’s Not

External stressors such as school and family pressures can exacerbate feelings of withdrawal and may indicate deeper underlying concerns.

Unseen Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Sibling Abuse

Stacey Alvarez

Jan 2616 min read

Abuse

Unseen Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Sibling Abuse

Sibling abuse is often overlooked because it can be mistaken for typical sibling rivalry, leading to dismissing harmful behaviors.

Understanding the Origins of Sibling Abuse

Stacey Alvarez

Jan 1918 min read

Abuse

Understanding the Origins of Sibling Abuse

The origins of sibling abuse can often be traced back to a combination of individual, familial, and environmental factors.

Differentiating Sibling Rivalry from Sibling Abuse

Stacey Alvarez

Jan 1216 min read

Trauma

Differentiating Sibling Rivalry from Sibling Abuse

While sibling rivalry can be resolved through constructive conflict resolution strategies, sibling abuse demands more serious intervention.

How the Holidays Can Fuel Abuse and Ways to Help

Stacey Alvarez

Dec 8, 202424 min read

Trauma

How the Holidays Can Fuel Abuse and Ways to Help

For abuse victims, the holidays can feel anything but festive, with countless individuals navigating increased fear, isolation, and harm.

Helicopter Parenting 2.0: The Pitfalls of Phone Tracking

Stacey Alvarez

Dec 1, 202418 min read

Children

Helicopter Parenting 2.0: The Pitfalls of Phone Tracking

Monitoring can alter the dynamics of the parent-child relationship, leading to issues of trust, autonomy, and emotional development.

Turning 'I Hate You' Into Connection: Responding with Compassion

Stacey Alvarez

Nov 17, 202415 min read

Children

Turning 'I Hate You' Into Connection: Responding with Compassion

Hearing a child utter the words “I hate you” can be a jarring and emotional experience for any parent.

Defiance & Reaction: Shared Origins of ODD and Reactive Abuse

Stacey Alvarez

Nov 10, 202414 min read

Children

Defiance & Reaction: Shared Origins of ODD and Reactive Abuse

ODD and reactive abuse, while distinct in their nature, share notable similarities that can often blur the lines between them.

How to Handle Teenage Sibling Tattling: Family Dynamics and the Struggle for Attention

Stacey Alvarez

Oct 13, 202418 min read

Children

How to Handle Teenage Sibling Tattling: Family Dynamics and the Struggle for Attention

Many people believe that sibling tattling is simply a normal part of childhood development, reflecting typical sibling rivalry and the quest

Sibling Tattling: Just a Phase or a Sign of Deeper Issues?

Stacey Alvarez

Oct 13, 202415 min read

Children

Sibling Tattling: Just a Phase or a Sign of Deeper Issues?

While it may seem like a trivial aspect of family life, sibling tattling can be indicative of deeper dynamics at play.

Criticism and Control in Codependent Parenting

Stacey Alvarez

Sep 29, 202415 min read

Codependency

Criticism and Control in Codependent Parenting

For codependent parents, the desire for security often translates into criticism and unrealistic expectations of their children.

Beyond Joy: How Inside Out 2 Enhances Our Understanding of Emotions

Stacey Alvarez

Jun 30, 202411 min read

Mental Health

Beyond Joy: How Inside Out 2 Enhances Our Understanding of Emotions

The sequel highlights the necessity of integrating all emotions, even those that are uncomfortable or challenging, into our daily lives.

Constructive Criticism: Private Feedback Nurtures Growth

Stacey Alvarez

Jun 2, 20248 min read

Relationships

Constructive Criticism: Private Feedback Nurtures Growth

While criticism and feedback is a catalyst for growth, the setting in which it’s delivered can significantly impact its effectiveness.

The Influence of Criticism on Dependent Adult Children

Stacey Alvarez

May 26, 202411 min read

Parenting

The Influence of Criticism on Dependent Adult Children

Criticism, particularly from parents, holds significant weight, shaping self-perception, relationships, and personal development.

Stacey Alvarez

May 19, 202413 min read

Children

The Lasting Impact of Infantilization

Infantilization, a subtle yet pervasive dynamic which can present in parent-child and other types of relationships, involves treating chi...

The Weight of Control: Impact on a Child’s Well-Being

Stacey Alvarez

Apr 15, 202413 min read

Parenting

The Weight of Control: Impact on a Child’s Well-Being

Excessive parental control can have a significant impact on a child's well-being, leading to emotional struggles and low self-esteem.

How Parents Create Unintentional Trauma Bonds with Their Children

Stacey Alvarez

Mar 25, 20248 min read

Trauma

How Parents Create Unintentional Trauma Bonds with Their Children

In situations where a parent or caregiver is the source of trauma or abuse, even if through unintentionally passing on intergenerational...

Parent-Child Trauma Bonds: A Pitfall of High Expectations

Stacey Alvarez

Mar 16, 20249 min read

Trauma

Parent-Child Trauma Bonds: A Pitfall of High Expectations

When compliance becomes the primary means of securing approval, a complex dynamic of a parent-child trauma bonds emerge.

Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound

Stacey Alvarez

Feb 26, 202416 min read

Trauma

Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound

Not all mother-child connections are nurturing and supportive, which may leave behind a lasting imprint, known as the “mother wound."

Insights and Resources for Your Mental Health Journey

Teenager Emotional Withdrawal: When It’s Part of Growing Up and When It’s Not

Unseen Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Sibling Abuse

Understanding the Origins of Sibling Abuse

Differentiating Sibling Rivalry from Sibling Abuse

How the Holidays Can Fuel Abuse and Ways to Help

Helicopter Parenting 2.0: The Pitfalls of Phone Tracking

Turning 'I Hate You' Into Connection: Responding with Compassion

Defiance & Reaction: Shared Origins of ODD and Reactive Abuse

How to Handle Teenage Sibling Tattling: Family Dynamics and the Struggle for Attention

Sibling Tattling: Just a Phase or a Sign of Deeper Issues?

Criticism and Control in Codependent Parenting

Beyond Joy: How Inside Out 2 Enhances Our Understanding of Emotions

Constructive Criticism: Private Feedback Nurtures Growth

The Influence of Criticism on Dependent Adult Children

The Lasting Impact of Infantilization

The Weight of Control: Impact on a Child’s Well-Being

How Parents Create Unintentional Trauma Bonds with Their Children

Parent-Child Trauma Bonds: A Pitfall of High Expectations

Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound

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