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How Families Choose an Interventionist
A Trauma Responsive and Family Systems Guide to one of the Most Important Decisions a Family will Make When a family reaches the point of
Heather Hayes
7 May 2026
Adolescents
Building Family Connection and Secure Attachment: Foundations, Disruptions, and Tools for Healing
Healthy families are built on two fundamental pillars: connection and attachment. When these are strong, family members feel safe, seen, and valued, which fosters emotional
Heather Hayes
24 September 2025
Adolescents
The Importance of Safety in Healing Family Dynamics: Insights from Judith Herman and Steven Porges
Safety is a fundamental prerequisite for healing within any family system, particularly for members who have experienced emotional abuse. The pioneering work of Judith Herman
Heather Hayes
17 September 2025
Adolescents
The Power of Expectation: Bowlby’s Theory, Coping Patterns, and the Family System
“What cannot be communicated to the [parent] cannot be communicated to the self.” — John Bowlby, Attachment and Loss (1980) British psychoanalyst John Bowlby, best
Heather Hayes
5 September 2025
Adolescents
Family Systemic Therapy and the Role of Family Involvement in Adolescent Treatment
Family Systemic Therapy is a therapeutic approach that views the family as a system in which each member affects the others. This framework, largely developed
Heather Hayes
13 August 2025
Adolescents
Is “Birth Order” Theory a Myth? Unpacking the Role of Siblings in Family Systems
What does it mean to be the eldest daughter, the youngest son, or the “middle child” of a family? These are terms that we often
Heather Hayes
22 May 2025
Blog
The Importance of Clinically-Informed Therapeutic Recovery Companions
In a society where mental health issues, substance use disorders, and eating disorders are on the rise, the need for dedicated support systems is more
Heather Hayes
26 February 2025
Blog
From Abduction Trauma to Healing: Rethinking Adolescent Transport Through a Trauma-Responsive Lens
For decades, the troubled teen industry has been criticized for its use of gooning—a practice where adolescents are forcibly removed from their homes in the
Heather Hayes
5 February 2025
Blog
Dysfunctional Family Communication: The Role of Triangulation
Family communication is a crucial aspect of relational dynamics, significantly influencing the emotional and psychological well-being of its members. In healthy family systems, communication is
Heather Hayes
8 January 2025
Blog
The Importance of Healthy Closure in Relationships: Friendships, Partnerships, and Beyond
If you do not say goodbye, you cannot say hello. In a world where connections—whether romantic, platonic, or therapeutic—are central to our lives, the significance
Heather Hayes
30 December 2024
Adolescents
Home for the Holidays: Navigating Communication in Family Systems
During the winter holidays, many people get together with their families to enjoy festivities and share warmth and light during the darker winter months. In
Heather Hayes
18 December 2024
Adolescents
Parenting Neurodivergent Teens: Making Space for Differences
The term neurodivergent has seen increasing use in popular culture and on social media in recent years. This word is meant as a term that
Heather Hayes
11 December 2024
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