In psychological terms role reversal refers to taking on an individual’s role in order to understand their point of view. In therapy it’s used to generate empathy and insight from a different perception of the world. The technique is considered…
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Role reversal is defined as “a circumstance wherein two people adopt the opposite role of their normal one or switch normal roles.” Role reversal is just that. People adopt roles opposite of their normal selves. A common form of this phenomenon…
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Sadly, many families have members harbouring long-standing grudges against each other. Whether they have a sound basis in reason, and it’s worth remembering that this can be the case, these private “cold wars” are painful for all concerned, sometimes causing…
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Inevitably, the bond you have with your teens will change since adolescence is a transitory time of life and relationships are dynamic. Although the changes are inevitable, you should make every attempt to maintain or regain a bond that might…
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Controllers are easy to spot as long as your eyes remain open and your heart remains well guarded. Sadly, too many people choose to follow blindly believing fiction rather than fact when it comes to relationships involving friends and particularly,…
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After the exciting days of Summer it’s hard for Autumn to measure up. But the beautiful season does not have to be boring, and there are lots of fun things you can do with your kids in the Fall, enjoying…
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It’s difficult to quantify a dysfunctional family.  After all, many say the definition of dysfunction is subjective at best, and those families that an outsider would define as dysfunctional might disagree. Defending one’s own family unit in the face of criticism is…
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If taking a family vacation sounds like a lot of planning and general hassle, then you are thinking about it the wrong way. Try examining the idea from a different perspective. Some of your family members may not be around as…
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According to information gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44 states and Washington D.C. reported 6.8 marriages per 1,000 people and 3.6 divorces per 1,000 in 2010. Basically, the divorce rate in America is close to 50…
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Planning a family reunion can leave people wanting to pull their own hair out. Along with the preparations, they have to worry about announcements, who gets along with who and who is allergic to what kind of food. The laughable part…
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Building a viable relationship with your father-in-law makes good sense. As the parent of your spouse chances are you will spending time with the man. It is best to establish an individual and personal relationship based on mutual interests and…
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Today’s technology helps family members incorporate some creative ways for documenting family lineage.  In years past many families kept a family Bible that offered space for maintaining a family tree and inserting birth certificates, wedding announcements and funeral programs that…
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When the snow starts falling, do you jump up and down in anticipation, or groan because it is cold and nasty outside? If you are one of those people that counts the days until summer, then this article is for…
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Aging parents do not willingly give up their independence. But they will, if mentally clear and if they are honest, tell their children what their limits are. Respect this. Do not, whatever you do, feel sorry for them. Their lives…
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Ever wondered why twins feel a special bond? And does this special bond exist in the first place? Well, if you have ever seen twins interact, chances are high that you noticed sort of sync in the way they relate…
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It goes without saying that the most sincere and selfless persons on earth for us are none but our parents. Their love for us is selfless and boundless. They efface themselves just to see us happy, smiling, satisfied and prosperous….
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Having an elderly relative whom you believe is no longer capable of looking after themselves, but refuses to go into a nursing home, can be a major headache. You want to ensure that they receive the best possible care, but…
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‘Who am I?’  ‘Where did I come from?’ And I”m not talking about your name and your home town! I mean back before even your parents can remember. In fact as far back as you can trace on paper, then further…
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The problem of the aging population, and who is going to care for them, is an issue worldwide. In the United Kingdom alone, the Telegraph reported nearly half of people aged over 60 live alone. Furthermore, in 2011, 4.7 per cent…
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