Cognitive dissonance is all around us. Cognitive dissonance is the psychological theory that describes the discomfort that results from holding two or more opposing beliefs, or the conflict between an action and a single belief. Maybe you experience it when rationalizing how to communicate with your child(ren). These discomforting feelings and moments cause epic decisions and events when responding to children and making decisions for the family.
One of the greatest traumas imaginable is when parents have to deal with the separation of a child. Mostly by divorce or the state legislature. Producing greater stress than dealing with the relationship-loss of a parent or spouse, a child’s absense is especially traumatic because it is often unexpected; it is also in violation of the "usual" order of things, in which the child is expected to "flock" away from the parent and start college: a profession, area of study or just their own household.
The new nucular American home has moments of fear for parents. And for those that have been through it; you know. The trauma associated with losing a child, whether to violence, disease,state custody or divorce, can certainly lead to devastating physical and mental health issues. In dealing with this loss, it is increasingly important to recognize the impact it can have on health and overall quality of life.[got a promo code? Email Us. Happy to ablidge!] read our terms before purchase
A new research study published in a recent issue of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy provides a systematic look at how child loss can affect older adults. We work with these parents on the ground and in the trenches.
Still, the trauma associated with losing a child, whether to violence, disease, state custody or divorce, can certainly lead to devastating physical and mental health issues. In dealing with this loss, it is increasingly important to recognize the impact it can have on health and overall quality of life.