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Family Dynamics



Family dynamics are the ways we relate to each other within a family unit. We all have patterns of behavior—whether positive, negative, or neutral—with our parents, siblings, children, and other extended family members. While each family’s dynamics are different, evidence of healthy family dynamics occurs when all members receive and offer various types of support to each other, leaving everyone feeling safe and secure in their relationships. Healthy family dynamics are fluid and adaptable as each member’s role, responsibilities, and capabilities shift over time. Unhealthy dynamics result in enmeshed, codependent, or abusive relationships, where some members are left with unmet needs or harmful coping strategies. Examining our own family’s dynamics can help us create stronger, safer relationships for everyone we care about.

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Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

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Happy Holidays? Dealing with Difficult Family Relationships: The 3rd Alternative

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Family Relationship Advice: How to Deal with Negative Family Members

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The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships

Gottman provides the tools you need to make your relationships thrive. In The Relationship Cure, Dr.

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Family Love: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How to Make It Happen

Family love is a special type of love that comes with its unique feelings, behaviors, challenges, and rewards.

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Joseph Marshall - the Wisdom of Our Grandparents

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Self-Portrait in Black and White: Family, Fatherhood, and Rethinking Race

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