Sibling Estrangement

In our quest to understand the underpinnings of sibling estrangement, there is an increasing risk for those who are empathic, which is who most of us are. That risk is to stay too long with a hopeless situation in our bid to understand. Here, we will talk more about what that looks like, and how it is that we can best protect ourselves despite what is in our nature...

People sometimes approach me wanting reconciliation with their siblings. They share how they are encouraged by what they see, and hope that it can be maintained over time. What they see, are likely what are called “Turning towards” behaviors. In this article, we’ll discuss what exactly these look like, how their absence can damage the relationship, and how ultimately, if main...

Learning the underpinnings of sibling estrangement can be multifactored. It can require us to learn more about the psychology of defense mechanisms, biases, and attachment styles, just to name a few. Another important factor to consider is the emotional maturity of parents. In this article, we’ll explore the ideas of Lindsay C. Gibson’s book “Recovering from Emotio...