FAMILY of Origin & attachment issues

Family of Origin & Attachment Issues

One's family of origin—the family one grew up in, is where people develop their sense of self. One learns how to communicate, attach to and bond with others, process and express emotions and get one's needs met from their family of origin. In adulthood the coping methods we develop in childhood may be effective or ineffective based upon the functionality of what we learned in our family of origin.

Children who are shown love, acceptance, and safety, are more likely to develop a strong sense of self, strong attachments and bonds, healthy ways of experiencing and processing emotions, and getting their needs met in a positive manner. But if love, acceptance, and safety are in short supply, a child must adapt to their dysfunctional environment and may develop maladaptive coping mechanisms that follow them into adulthood . Most families will have some negative aspects as well as positive ones, and any and all family dynamics will have some impact on a person's adult life.

Although all families look different, we often adopt maladaptive characteristics from our family system, as well as act from childhood wounds. Whether overt trauma, or covert dysfunction, family of origin wounds profoundly impact our adult relationships, with ourselves and others. 

At Highland Village Counseling, we aim to work alongside you to identify childhood wounds that stem from family of origin issues. Identifying core issues stemming from unmet needs in childhood greatly impact relationships in adulthood. Our therapists strive to promote health and healing, not only in your relationships, but more importantly with your relationship with self. 

If any of the following symptoms are impacting your life, please call for a free consultations to determine if we are a good fit for you: 
  • Self Esteem Issues
  • Boundary Issues
  • Problems with Intimacy 
  • Enmeshment
  • Dishonesty
  • Problems with Interdependence
  • Love Addiction 
  • Love Avoidance
  • Depression 
  • Anxiety
  • Chemical Addiction
  • Problems with Spirituality 
  • Intensity Issues
  • Physical Illness
  • Money Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Raging
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