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Lisa K. MFT's Twitter Updates

RT @estherbMFT: The 20-Second Relationship Repair @ http://bit.ly/V5DmR 11 days ago
You're never really too busy to connect with your spouse. Prioritize it - even if only a brisk walk around the block to check in. 11 days ago
Ask your partner to change his / her behavior; not their personality. If you want a personality change you're w/the wrong person. 11 days ago
RT @PrepareEnrich: She married him because he was the life of the party; she later disliked that he couldn't enjoy an evening at home. 11 days ago
RT @DrMarsha: "The Social Neuroscience of Empathy" - http://bit.ly/2i5V8v 11 days ago
 

What is Family of Origin Work in Therapy?

Posted Oct 09 2008 2:44pm

In my individual and couples therapy work as a psychotherapist, I come from the position that much of what brings people into therapy - whether it be breaking relationship patterns or mental health issues - has its' roots in early experiences with our primary caregivers. 

When we are born, we're like little sponges taking in the external stimulus around.  From an early age, we need others, we need to feel safe, we need to be attached.  If not, we can begin to be wired to believe that people can't be trusted or the world isn't a safe place.

Learn more about this topic in my article, What is Family of Origin Work?

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