Family and Trauma

How to build resiliency.

Family Dynamics
When Adult Children Separate Too Far

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on October 24, 2025

Personal Perspective: Modern life has redefined closeness, but we still long to belong. Learn how to reconnect with family while honoring your boundaries.

Personal Perspective: Modern life has redefined closeness, but we still long to belong. Learn how to reconnect with family while honoring your boundaries.

Family Dynamics
Death, Taxes, and Talking to Your Parents

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on June 11, 2025

We plan for birthdays, not goodbyes. But the conversation you're avoiding with your parents could be the one that protects your family—and brings you closer.

We plan for birthdays, not goodbyes. But the conversation you're avoiding with your parents could be the one that protects your family—and brings you closer.

Children need to feel safe and loved
Parenting
When Hate Burns

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on April 14, 2025

Amid rising antisemitic violence, children need honesty, safety, and connection. Guide them with calm, truth, and love to help them feel secure and empowered.

Amid rising antisemitic violence, children need honesty, safety, and connection. Guide them with calm, truth, and love to help them feel secure and empowered.

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Adolescence
Adolescence, Unfiltered

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on March 25, 2025

The Netflix series "Adolescence" follows a young man accused of murder and examines the effects of technology, generational trauma, and parental influence on adolescent behavior.

The Netflix series "Adolescence" follows a young man accused of murder and examines the effects of technology, generational trauma, and parental influence on adolescent behavior.

Children don't need to live in fear
Adolescence
Warning Signs: Unmasking the Truth Behind Teen Threats

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on February 17, 2025

Teen threats are on the rise, creating fear in schools. Learn the causes, consequences, and crucial steps parents and educators must take to ensure safety and prevent violence.

Teen threats are on the rise, creating fear in schools. Learn the causes, consequences, and crucial steps parents and educators must take to ensure safety and prevent violence.

Parenting
Mastering the Art of Saying No

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on October 30, 2024

Parents can raise resilient kids by setting boundaries, assigning chores that build self-esteem, and embracing boredom to spur creativity.

Parents can raise resilient kids by setting boundaries, assigning chores that build self-esteem, and embracing boredom to spur creativity.

Parenting
Your Kids' Dogs and Cats Are Safe

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on September 17, 2024

Parents can directly confront misinformation to prevent fear from reaching their children and help them learn to stand against prejudice.

Parents can directly confront misinformation to prevent fear from reaching their children and help them learn to stand against prejudice.

Parenting
Put the Phone Down and Talk to Your Kids

Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on July 22, 2024

Meal times should be an opportunity for families to connect. Distracted eating can lead to unhealthy habits, overeating, or disconnection from bodily signals.

Meal times should be an opportunity for families to connect. Distracted eating can lead to unhealthy habits, overeating, or disconnection from bodily signals.

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From the power of pausing to the ability to ignore, we’ve culled 26 simple, actionable measures for gaining a sense of control and living a meaningful life.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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