Written by Cheryl Burgess, Integrative Relational Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Counsellor | 5 June 2026 “I had a good childhood, so why do I still struggle?” This is a question I hear often in my therapy room. Many people come to therapy feeling confused. They tell me they had a roof over their head, food on […]
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Cheryl Burgess 6.12.2024, Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Counsellor, former Foster Carer of almost 20 years. Rethinking Traditional Parenting Styles for Healthier Attachments Research highlights that a parent’s attachment style, shaped during their own childhood, significantly influences how they connect with others throughout adulthood. Attachment styles—secure, avoidant, ambivalent, or disorganized—affect interactions with partners, friends, colleagues, and children (Bartholomew &
Helping Families Heal: An Interview with Dr. Dan Hughes In the first installment of the “Helping Families Heal” interview series, a parent who has adopted a child through Family Futures engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Dan Hughes, the founder of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Dr. Hughes shares his expertise on effective techniques for
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Childhood trauma leaves a profound and lasting imprint on both our minds and bodies, often dictating our behaviours, emotional states, and overall mental health well into adulthood. Understanding this hidden impact is crucial for healing and growth. What Is Childhood Trauma? Childhood trauma occurs when a child experiences overwhelming events or chronic stress that they
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