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When in Life Did Corona Catch You?

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on April 30, 2021

As we start to emerge from this disturbing and unpredictable year, psychologists are beginning to contemplate the long-term impact of Corona.

As we start to emerge from this disturbing and unpredictable year, psychologists are beginning to contemplate the long-term impact of Corona.

Family Dynamics
When a Sibling Dies

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on August 2, 2020

Allow me to draw your attention to one member of the mourning family that we unfortunately often forget: The siblings of the deceased.

Allow me to draw your attention to one member of the mourning family that we unfortunately often forget: The siblings of the deceased.

Parenting
Establishing a Family Constitution

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on October 11, 2015

Families need a similar governing set of rules to create a sense of calm and tranquility in the home. So gather the founding members of your family for a convention and start crafting a family constitution.

Families need a similar governing set of rules to create a sense of calm and tranquility in the home. So gather the founding members of your family for a convention and start crafting a family constitution.

Family Dynamics
Siblings Are the Awesomest: Children Talk About Siblings

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on June 30, 2015

I figured if Piaget was able to develop entire theories and write countless books on cognitive development based on observations of his own children, I can at least write one article using the perspectives of my own offspring.

I figured if Piaget was able to develop entire theories and write countless books on cognitive development based on observations of his own children, I can at least write one article using the perspectives of my own offspring.

Therapy
Obama and Netanyahu in Family Therapy

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on March 25, 2015

After the initial evaluation and assessment, the therapist identified three classic family dysfunctions that exist in the relationship between Barack and Bibi: enmeshment, triangulation, and emotional cut-offs.

After the initial evaluation and assessment, the therapist identified three classic family dysfunctions that exist in the relationship between Barack and Bibi: enmeshment, triangulation, and emotional cut-offs.

Family Dynamics
The Hazards of Being an Only Child

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on October 6, 2014

A careful examination of what we know today about the advantages of having siblings exposes the perils of being the only offspring in a family.

A careful examination of what we know today about the advantages of having siblings exposes the perils of being the only offspring in a family.

Family Dynamics
Siblings of Children with Disabilities

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on June 6, 2014

Focusing on some of the unique issues faced by siblings of individuals with disabilities is an important step in the continuous work that is being done in disability services overall.

Focusing on some of the unique issues faced by siblings of individuals with disabilities is an important step in the continuous work that is being done in disability services overall.

Family Dynamics
Putin's Dark Sibling Psychology and the Crisis in Russia

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on March 19, 2014

Put together the unspoken, tragic loss of his two siblings, being an only child, and his overprotective parents, and we may have some glimpse into the complicated psyche of this recluse with an inflated ego.

Put together the unspoken, tragic loss of his two siblings, being an only child, and his overprotective parents, and we may have some glimpse into the complicated psyche of this recluse with an inflated ego.

Family Dynamics
Responding to Sibling Fighting with …Spanking?

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on February 16, 2014

Imagine the irony of hearing a parent yell at their child “don’t ever hit your brother, we do not hit in this house…” as the parent proceeds to hit their child. Thou shall spank your child is not in the Bible.

Imagine the irony of hearing a parent yell at their child “don’t ever hit your brother, we do not hit in this house…” as the parent proceeds to hit their child. Thou shall spank your child is not in the Bible.

Family Dynamics
Reconnecting with Siblings as Your New Year’s Resolution

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on December 31, 2013

Resolutions are hard to maintain. However, using these tips can help you reconnect with your siblings. The sibling bond is a relationship worth investing in – it will be the longest relationship you will ever have.

Resolutions are hard to maintain. However, using these tips can help you reconnect with your siblings. The sibling bond is a relationship worth investing in – it will be the longest relationship you will ever have.

Family Dynamics
”My Brother’s Keeper? Not in US Family Law”

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on August 25, 2013

When siblings are separated from each other in cases of adoption, divorce, or parental death they have very little legal recourse to seek visitation rights. Thankfully, State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood, D-Philadelphia, is hard at work on changing this reality and I am delighted to join this important effort.

When siblings are separated from each other in cases of adoption, divorce, or parental death they have very little legal recourse to seek visitation rights. Thankfully, State Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood, D-Philadelphia, is hard at work on changing this reality and I am delighted to join this important effort.

Family Dynamics
Boston Marathon Bombers: The Dark Side of Sibling Support

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on April 20, 2013

An important dimension to this tragic story which can help clarify some of the personal aspects of this event is the sibling relationship dynamics that produced this catastrophic outcome.

An important dimension to this tragic story which can help clarify some of the personal aspects of this event is the sibling relationship dynamics that produced this catastrophic outcome.

Family Dynamics
The Super Bowl Lesson to Parents of Siblings

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on February 3, 2013

The embrace between John and Jim after the Super Bowl was a testament to the power of positive parenting. Invest in your children early on and they will make you proud. Just ask the Harbaugh parents what they felt when they saw that embrace. Jack and Jackie, you earned and deserve that sense of pride. I salute you!

The embrace between John and Jim after the Super Bowl was a testament to the power of positive parenting. Invest in your children early on and they will make you proud. Just ask the Harbaugh parents what they felt when they saw that embrace. Jack and Jackie, you earned and deserve that sense of pride. I salute you!

Family Dynamics
The Super Bowl of Sibling Rivalry

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on January 21, 2013

Successful younger brother, in a big football family, playing against mediocre older brother in Super Bowl XLVII: Pressure is on, John.

Successful younger brother, in a big football family, playing against mediocre older brother in Super Bowl XLVII: Pressure is on, John.

Jealousy
“I Hate Your Awesome Boyfriend”: Overcoming Sibling Jealousy

Avidan Milevsky Ph.D. on December 25, 2012

Sibling jealousy is very common. However, an awareness of its existence and active steps to challenge the thoughts and behaviors that accompany this jealousy can help minimize this experience moving toward developing a healthy, supportive, and meaningful sibling relationship. A strong sibling bond to be jealous of…

Sibling jealousy is very common. However, an awareness of its existence and active steps to challenge the thoughts and behaviors that accompany this jealousy can help minimize this experience moving toward developing a healthy, supportive, and meaningful sibling relationship. A strong sibling bond to be jealous of…