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10 Common Mistakes That Therapists Make When Counseling Estranged Parents
Do you know that just like therapists can help solve parental issues, there are a few mistakes that therapists do make with estranged parents?While it’s potentially forgivable that the general populace doesn’t yet know that a decent and dedicated parent can become estranged, there’s no excuse for a therapist failing to know that.Many therapists, without evidence, assume that the parent is the primary cause of estrangement and as a result, perpetuate feelings of shame and guilt.On the other hand, some therapists believe that it’s their job to support the parent no matter how problematic their behavior.
