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Have Family Issues?

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Families work best when everyone’s getting along, pitching in, being kind, and listening to the needs of others.

However, every family has issues that come up (like arguments, schedule conflicts, illness, and financial stress). This is totally normal.

But sometimes, you might run into bigger family issues that are more challenging and are too tough to handle on your own.

Examples of these types

of problems include...

Toxic conflict refers to interactions characterized by persistent negativity, hostility, and harm.

This can happen in any type of relationship, including romantic, familial, professional, or friendships.

Unlike healthy conflict, which can be resolved constructively, toxic conflict often involves patterns of destructive behavior and emotional damage.

1. Toxic Conflict and/or Abuse

Examples of these types

of problems include...

• Constant Criticism: Frequent negative remarks and put-downs.
• Disrespect: Regularly feeling devalued or humiliated.
• Manipulation: Attempts to control or influence someone in a deceptive way.
• Lack of Support: Feeling unsupported, unloved, and uncared for.
• Persistent Jealousy: Unfounded accusations of infidelity or dishonesty.
• Walking on Eggshells: Constantly fearing to upset the other person.
• Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Indirect resistance to demands or avoiding direct confrontation.

Signs & Characteristics of Toxic Conflict and/or Abuse

Examples of these types

of problems include...

2. Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues can impact family dynamics, often leading to conflicts that can be challenging to manage. These issues include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Substance Abuse/Addiction
• Personality Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Lack of Support:
• Schizophrenia

Addressing these conflicts often requires professional help, including family therapy, which can help improve communication and develop healthy coping strategies.

Examples of these types

of problems include...

3. Addiction & Neglect

Addiction and neglect can lead to:

• Breakdown of communication within the family.
• Increased conflict and tension at home.
• Emotional and psychological distress for family members.
• Neglect of responsibilities and duties within the family.
• Financial strain due to addiction-related expenses.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are resources available to support you. You can always reach out to a school counselor, or for immediate support check out: SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP)

Examples of these types

of problems include...

4. Divorce

Divorce can be hard as it can cause emotional distress, confusion, and feelings of loss. It can also disrupt daily routines and changes the family dynamics and relationships.

If you are experiencing parents going through a divorce, there are things you can do.

To learn more,

check out our

"Divorce Support

Guide"

Examples of these types

of problems include...

5. Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviors used by one person to maintain power and control over another in a close relationship.

It can involve physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse.

If you ever see this happening it's important to talk to a trusted adult. You can also talk to

someone at the

National Domestic

Violence Hotline.

To learn more,

check out our

"Domestic Abuse

Support Guide"

Get Outside Help

It Shows Strength to Ask For Help

For these types of challening issues you might need to get some outside help like:

- Meet with a School Counselor

- Talk to trusted adult

- Find a support group

- Online help from local and national resources.

Options

Sources

https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-topic/family-and-childhood-issues

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/children-and-mental-health

https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/07/16/family-problems-harm-young-children#1

https://KidsHealth.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

LoveIsRespect.org