Dysfunctional family roles often emerge organically within the family system as a response to underlying dysfunction within the family unit. In dysfunctional families, communication may be strained, ...

Dysfunctional family roles often emerge organically within the family system as a response to underlying dysfunction within the family unit. In dysfunctional families, communication may be strained, ...

Every family has its quirks, but when dysfunction runs deep, survival means learning to adapt in ways that aren’t always healthy—or visible. These roles aren’t just labels. They’re silent scripts we ...

Navigating family dynamics can be a complex journey, especially when you’re trying to discern what’s considered “normal.” Every family has its quirks, but some behaviors and patterns are more damaging ...

The source of dysfunction in any particular family may vary, but the common thread is that the children who belong to these families suffer. Deprived of parents who nourish their emotional needs, ...

Everyone has a role to play while growing up, and for some, these roles were shaped by a dysfunctional environment. The family duties you adopt as a child influence your development, and therapist Kim ...

Children who are raised in a dysfunctional family often do anything they can to survive day-to-day. Some kids align themselves with their parents as a self-protective measure, while others are put in ...