Coping with Critical, Demanding, and Dysfunctional Parents: Powerful Strategies to Help Adult Children Maintain Boundaries and Stay Sane

ISBN: 1684030927

Author: Allen MD, David M.

Condition: New

Do you have a parent who is invalidating, critical, demanding, or hateful? In this important and much-needed guide, youll learn how to set boundaries; uncover the hidden motives behind your parents behavior; put a stop to repetitive, hurtful interactions; and foster healthier relationships.Theres no sugarcoating it-if you grew up with a parent who made you feel invalidated or unloved as a child, your pain is very real. In some cases, you may decide that you want to remove this parent from your life, and that is a valid choice. But for many people, dealing with a problem parent becomes a necessary part of life, for whatever reason. If youre one of these people, this book can help.Written by a psychotherapist and expert in relationships, Coping with Critical, Demanding, and Dysfunctional Parents will help you develop unique assertiveness strategies based on the characteristics of your own family dynamics. Youll learn powerful communication skills to help you build boundaries and put a stop to your parents hurtful behavior. And, most importantly, youll learn to advocate for your own needs.If youve had it up to here with a parent who makes you feel as though youre just not good enough, this invaluable guide can help you put an end to toxic interactions while maintaining peace in your family.