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Late Adolescence and the Need for Meaning, Part II

Late Adolescence and the Need for Meaning, Part II

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW | Apr 29, 2021 | Article, Existing posts

In part one of this blog post, I noted that adolescents are prone to face questions of meaning as they enter adulthood. At such a time, they often look to us to see how we have negotiated these existential matters. Often, youth find that the adults in their lives are...
Late Adolescence and the Need for Meaning, Part 1

Late Adolescence and the Need for Meaning, Part 1

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW | Apr 22, 2021 | Article, Existing posts

“The young know they are wretched, for they are full of the truthless ideals which have been instilled in them, and each time they come in contact with the real they are bruised and wounded….They must discover for themselves that all they have read and all they have...
When Parental Authority is Undermined

When Parental Authority is Undermined

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW | Apr 15, 2021 | Article, Existing posts

For many women, learning to step into our genuine, inner authority will be a major piece of psychological work. The challenges of parenting can be part of what helps us find our firm stance, as we discern what values matter most to us, and become used to inhabiting...
When Connecting with Kids is Hard

When Connecting with Kids is Hard

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW | Apr 8, 2021 | Article, Existing posts

Last week, I shared a fairy tale which explored a parent child relationship in which the parents are ashamed or embarrassed by their child. There is a similar tale that explores this – and darker themes.  A recently published book by Orna Dornath entitled...
When We Are Ashamed of Our Kids

When We Are Ashamed of Our Kids

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW | Apr 1, 2021 | Article, Existing posts

What an uncomfortable feeling to become aware that we are disappointed with or ashamed of our child, even momentarily. I knew a mom who had one child who was bright, attractive, and well-liked. Her other daughter, however, was awkward and overweight, and was...
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