Louise Chunn

Dec 11, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Louise Chunn

Saul Hillman, a psychotherapist,adds: “This is a parent who, at whatever age they are, still lacks the emotional maturity to teach and guide and does not embrace the child’s own authentic self. [The toxicity] can take many different forms including rage, controlling and manipulative behaviours, a grandiose sense of themselves as well as an absence of empathy and care.”Hillman acknowledges that toxic has become a go-to word for younger people.

Dec 11, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Louise Chunn

Christmas is a time when difficult emotions are more likely to be exacerbated than swept to one side They rarely listen, they’re full of their own problems and often imply that you’re not quite good enough. Anyone with a toxic parent will find these attributes frighteningly familiar. And while Christmas can be a time of great fun and conviviality, if you’re faced with a parent like this for three days on the trot it’s unlikely you’re looking forward to it. But what exactly is a toxic parent...

Sep 24, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Louise Chunn

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Aug 15, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Louise Chunn

As more men seek therapy, intimacy, shame and career stresses emerge as key issues needing attention. Photo / 123rfAn increasing number of men are going to therapy. These are the most common topics they bring up, according to professionals. The cliche is that women talk about life problems with each other while men suffer in silence or cover up emotions with banter.

Aug 13, 2024 | msn.com | Louise Chunn

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