The mother-daughter relationship deeply influences self-image, beliefs, and emotional health. When criticism overshadows support, it can impact a daughter's self-worth and relationships well into adulthood. In this post, we explore how critical mothers affect their daughters, the long-term effects on mental health, and steps to heal and rebuild self-confidence. Call our Houston therapists today at 713-565-0922.
Even if you have a good relationship with your parents as an adult, growing up with critical parents can leave lasting impressions on one's self-esteem. The lingering effects of parental criticism can extend into adulthood, impacting relationships, career choices, and overall happiness. Call our Houston therapists at 713-565-0922 if you want help dealing with critical parents.
Discover the profound impact a highly critical father can have on his daughter's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Learn about the signs, coping mechanisms, and pathways to healing from a Houston therapist's perspective. Understand how to foster resilience and build self-esteem in the face of past criticism. Call our Houston therapists at 713-565-0922 to heal from your critical parents.
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and plenty of delicious food. While it can be tough to stick to healthy habits, you can still enjoy the celebrations without compromising your goals. Here are some practical tips to help you eat healthy during the holidays and feel your best while indulging mindfully. If you struggle with food, our Houston disordered eating therapists can help. Call 713-565-0922.
Living with anxiety as a teenager can be challenging, but finding the right places to ground yourself can make a world of difference. Bellaire, TX, offers several spots where anxious teens can find peace, relaxation, and a sense of belonging. This blog post explores some of the best places in Bellaire that provide a calming environment for teens dealing with anxiety. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our Houston Teen therapists at 713-565-0922.
I had a parent call me monthly about her student.She would call anytime he was close to failing and would ask how can we prevent him from failing. She also told me that she emails his teacher almost weekly, and couldn’t understand why she hadn’t heard anything back. I listened empathetically to her talk then asked, "What is the harm in failing?"
I get a lot of questions about parenting. One of the categories of questions I get is about how to help kids become healthy eaters and avoid disordered eating and poor body image. One of my most read blog posts is entitled "How to Not Screw Up Your Kid's Body Image." I also have another more recent post entitled "Children and Eating - Developing Non-Disordered Eating Habits" and one entitled "How to Not Screw Up Your Kid's Body Image - Developing Healthy Eating Habits in Children."
As an eating disorder therapist, I get a lot of questions from parents about how to feed children and how to prevent eating disorders. A great resource for answering some of these questions is the Ellyn Satyr Institute. Ellyn Satyr is a Dietitian and Family Therapist and is recognized as a leading expert when it comes to issues related to eating and food.
Sitting across from me on the sofa with her adolescent daughter, Lydia was tearful and a little overwhelmed. I had not planned to meet with them that day, but I had a cancellation and was able to fit them in. Lydia's daughter Sandy had been in treatment with me for the past few months for an eating disorder. Though she had made great strides, Sandy continued to struggle with stuffing her emotions down with food. Sandy was working out the trauma she had experienced as a victim of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a family member. Sometimes Sandy acted out, sometimes she numbed out. For her, going numb was easier than letting the pain of her experience live alert inside her.
I am so impressed by the love and devotion of parents who bring their children into my office to help them deal with their eating disorder struggles. It is incredibly painful to watch your child suffer, but these parents try every day to understand their kids, to support them, and to walk with them through the emotional roller coaster of their disorder. There is hope for change for these children, but my hope would be that parents never have to walk down this road in the first place.
