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childhood trauma

The Truth About Trauma: A Conversation on Estrangement, Inner Healing, and Protecting Your Story

April 29, 2025

Whitney Goodman and writer Nate Postlethwait sit down to discuss a topic that rarely gets the nuance it deserves.

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Mental Health
March 18, 2025
using mental health as.a way to avoid accountability and estrangement
"It's not my mental health tearing us apart. It's your lack of accountability."

Little Epiphanies: March 17, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.

Mental Health
March 11, 2025
the pain of grieving someone who is still alive
The Pain Of Grieving Someone Who Is Still Alive

Little Epiphanies: March 10, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.

Mental Health
March 4, 2025
parents are abandoning their adult children
Are You Actually Helping?

Little Epiphanies: March 3, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.

Adult Child and Parent Relationships
February 25, 2025
parents are abandoning their adult children
Parents Are Abandoning Their Adult Children

Little Epiphanies: February 24, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.

Romantic Relationships and Marriage
February 18, 2025
number 1 piece of relationship advice from a therapist
My #1 Piece Of Relationship Advice

Little Epiphanies: February 17, 2024 by Whitney Goodman, LMFT.

Adult Child and Parent Relationships
February 5, 2025
Never becoming a grandparent
My Thoughts on "The Unspoken Grief of Never Becoming a Grandparent" Article In The NY Times

After reflecting on the conversation this article sparked, I’m ready to share my thoughts.

Adult Child and Parent Relationships
January 29, 2025
adult child and parent relationships estrangement
Adult Child and Parent Relationship Checklist

This checklist will help you evaluate your present relationship with your parent. Mark each statement that resonates with your experience.

Emotionally Immature Parents
January 22, 2025
Can emotionally immature parents change?
Can Emotionally Immature Parents Change?

While most emotionally immature people struggle to change, some show signs of openness to growth.

Adult Child and Parent Relationships
January 21, 2025
adult children with parents who won't apologize
Free Webinar Recording: What To Do When A Parent Won't Apologize

Whitney Goodman, LMFT offers guidance and reassurance for adults who wish their parent would apologize.

Family Dysfunction
January 16, 2025
realizing the dysfunction in your family at calling home
Lessons on Emotional Maturity and Growth

Practical advice for individuals grappling with accepting their family's dysfunction.

Estrangement
January 8, 2025
Detaching from family with love
Detaching with Love: Staying Connected Without Getting Hurt

Detaching with love is one of the most impactful tools for dealing with dysfunctional family relationships.

Holidays
December 18, 2024
responding to emotional immaturity during the holidays
Responding To Emotional Immaturity During The Holidays

Remember you can choose your response, even in the face of stress and adversity.

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