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ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Health, Therapy Janine Cheng ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Health, Therapy Janine Cheng

Why Survivors of Early Childhood Trauma Choose Narcissistic Partners

Early childhood trauma shapes many aspects of our personality development, including how we see ourselves, navigate relationships and select our partners. Many who have experienced early childhood trauma- and have related core abandonment wounds- find themselves repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners with narcissistic tendencies.

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What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach to understanding and healing the mind. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is built on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple "parts," each with its own unique perspective, emotions, and desires. 

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Adult Children of Immigrants

The experience of being an adult child of immigrants (ACOI) can be profoundly complex, shaped by a blend of cultural, generational, and familial dynamics. While this identity offers unique strengths, it also presents distinct challenges that can significantly impact mental health and emotional well-being.

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Life as the Eldest, Parentified Daughter

The role of the eldest daughter in many families, particularly in immigrant or high-stress households, is often shaped by a set of expectations that can go beyond the typical responsibilities of sibling relationships.

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