Look at your own challenges at handling your child’s emotions because this usually reflects your challenge to handle your own emotions. One client told me…
Most parents want their child to fit a preconceived mold and to be a certain way. “Why don’t you want to become a …? Why…
Transforming positively from hardships, suffering and traumatic events is not a given; and it takes a combination of factors to be realized. Do not diminish…
The level and extent to which you have become dependent upon the relationship will determine your level of commitment and its hold over you! Patrick…
For example, when a person cuts or burns themselves (or some other form of self-harm/self-injury), he/she is acting out as a way to cope with…
Find your love or romantic partner, take her to an island, beach or a boat on the water; choose a sunny day when it is…
How do you usually respond to your partner when the emotions are intense or negative? Most likely you become defensive, or you feel a flood…
The higher the self-esteem, the less materialistic the child will be. The lower the self-esteem, the more materialistic the child will be. Materialism becomes the…
“You slowly realize you’re in a relationship with your mother, in a sense” – Johnny Depp said comparing the abuse he says he experienced by…
There are 8 key categories of abusive behaviors. They are not in any specific order, but neither are they random or arbitrary abusive tactics. Rather,…
No matter how toxic, dysfunctional or manipulative a woman is, the man chooses his responses and actions; he makes his choices. And the moment you…
Will Smith cried during his entire acceptance speech. But he was crying because he felt guilty and ashamed because he slapped Chris Rock. He ran…
in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling me to do and be in this world. Patrick Wanis Ph.D.Anointed “The Woman Expert”…
Will Smith chose to cry, display narcissism, make excuses for his actions, and use words that perpetrators of domestic violence often use to justify their…
Unconditional love does not imply there are no consequences for bad behavior. Instead, it means that the child knows he/she is loved and supported no…
She may feel threatened by the beauty, success or admiration that her daughter or son achieve. And if others in the family give more attention…
Thoughts That Follow Loss & Grieving include: Why? Why did this happen? Why did it have to happen? Why me? Why him/her and not me?…
3. “Be strong/Don’t Cry/Don’t be A Sissy. What do you mean when you say, “Be strong”? Do you mean to say, ‘show no emotion, don’t…
At times the screaming was almost deafening. And when they turned to me to look at me, I just let them cry and let them…
Every child needs its parents to celebrate its existence so they can feel wanted, loved, significant and belonging to a family. Many of my clients…