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Healing family conflicts (3)
by delightfulUnicorn38
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 Tuesday
...See more  quick tips : * ·        Take small steps to rebuild trust through acts of kindness. * ·        Understand each others perspectives. * ·        Encourage family members to work towards forgiving one other . * ·        Set realistic expectations and understand that healing may not happen overnight . * ·        Instead of dwelling on the past focus on the present and going forward . * ·        Emthyize with each other's feelings  and experiences . * ·        Engage in enjoyable activities as a family to create new happy memories . * ·        Encourage self-reflection, and be patient with the healing process .
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How a Difficult relationship with my mother
by energeticWest1129
Last post
 February 13th
...See more I used to think of my mom as a codependent, controlling, narcissistic women. But now I feel touched as I grow older and putting myself on her shoes instead of evilizing her and victimizing myself. I feel very ashamed by myself for not being able to get ahead in life and I often feel like a dead-weights, a burden towards my mom and the rest of my family.  Both of my parents are already retired age and I feel a strong sense of responsibility that it's time for me to get ahead in life.  The issue is sometimes I have so much resistance towards my parents and specifically my mom. 
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Solving Family Conflict (2)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 February 6th
...See more  Emotion Regulation:By recognizing and naming your emotions when they arise, you can begin to regulate their presence and get back to your logical side.  Communication :  By using communication tools such as “I” statements and validating reflections, you can decrease the intensity of the conflict and identify a collaborative path to a solution De-Escalation  : Maintain a composed and respectful tone to foster a calm environment,respect personal space to prevent the escalation from intensifying. Avoid crossing your arms or making abrupt movements; instead, keep your body language neutral.  Concentrate on resolving the current issue   Solve Common Family Problems  be creative and collaborative in finding solutions to the cause of conflicts 
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Family conflicts (1)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 February 5th
...See more Definition Family conflict refers to active opposition between family members. Because of the nature of family relationships Causes Family conflicts can arise from a variety of sources, making them complex and sometimes difficult to resolve. These disagreements often stem from miscommunications, conflicting priorities, or external pressures that strain the family dynamic. Conflicts could be episodic, flaring up and then quickly resolving, or they could be chronic, lasting over longer periods and causing ongoing tension. * o   Financial Stress * o   Poor Communication * o   Parenting Styles * o   Behavioral Issues * o   Work-Life Balance * o    Personal Values and Beliefs
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Family
by PeggyMeghan111
Last post
 January 29th
...See more My mum and my siblings are the one supposed to care for me but whenever I ask for help they are not able to support me
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hello
by romasgirl
Last post
 January 28th
...See more hello, i joined this group because i needed to talk about my family, my mom is verbally abusive, my brother is physically abusive and my sister too. i dont know how to deall with it all
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Parents Arent There
by ItsPreeti
Last post
 January 28th
...See more We keep seeing Öh mother but some of us never had good memories with our mother/father. We had parents but not in actual-so we dont miss them when gone . Share your note what you would like to say to your parent/parents. Whether its stressed out or caring doesnt matter-share it . A note to a parent which you felt must have been understood . And incase you loved them-share that note too. 
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Hubby
by BookishWendy
Last post
 January 28th
...See more My hubby is doing so much better since his stroke. His speech is back to normal and he eats fine. Still a little trouble swallowing liquids and a bit wony when he walks but doing better.
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The family that you are not related to!
by Hope
Last post
 January 24th
...See more Hi all! I hope you are well. The word family is usually used to describe people we are related to in one way or another whether parents or siblings etc. However, there are many people we meet along the way that we are not related to but are very close with, sometimes more so than family. Tell us about someone you value like family!
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family bucket list 2025
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 January 18th
...See more  Every new year give a chance to start  a fresh and plan amusant things to do with the kids., you can  create a Family Bucket List together   and put down all the fun things you want to do , you could  Take inspiration from the list below and add new ideas as you like Be 1.     Kind to each other 2.     Brave when you need to be 3.     More helpful around the home Try  1.     To keep your room clean (that includes Mum & Dad!) 2.     To visit somewhere cultural   3.     To read a classic   play 1.     A family board game   2.     Cards together 3.     The musical instrument you have or learn a new one Create       1.     A herb garden 2.     Memories from special days  3.     A list of new things you would like to try during the year  
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The Importance of Family
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 December 17th, 2024
...See more               Everyone grown up in a family knows in their deep heart what can offer to him, lucky people have happy stable family, even an unhappy family was important too for those reasons  offering unconditional love for being a member of a family you don't need to prove anything, gives you strength and support to face difficulties, providing companionship and a sense of belonging, helps you build self-esteem; gives you a sense of security and stability, and Family teaches you moral values far away from home, the first thing you will miss is your family .                                     
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family and holidays
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 December 17th, 2024
...See more In holidays most families spend time together by exchanging visits every time as a regular tradition trying to make some good memories, enjoy the sense of belonging, pass cultural values, keep all members connected Holidays have the same character but every family tries to celebrate in their own way, which gives everyone a special soul.  Here are some good ideas and activities for you and your family to share during the holidays _ starting from collecting information about the origin of those special days; the first stories, and the reason for committing every year to celebrate. _Checking the traditions of celebrating and your own beliefs and personal values, including the ceremony, dishes, and clothes, add ways to bring joy and peace to the family, and maintain the quality of the relationships. Some random fun traditions start with cleaning, decorating, playing games, visiting relatives, taking pictures, and sharing memories, you can add some or skip others as you want. 

Family & Caregivers

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