Posted: September 5, 2024
The process of healing from parentification requires time, self-compassion, and often professional support. Here are some steps to consider: Recognising and engaging with the thought patterns : You may have a lot of thoughts such as: Start by engaging the unhealthy thought patterns and behaviours...
Posted: September 4, 2024
Despite some positive aspects such as a strong sense of responsibility or high levels of independence, parentification can lead to various issues that fly under the radar and run deeply into adulthood later on: Influence on Identity and Relationships : The burden of adult responsibilities...
Posted: September 4, 2024
Meet Jenny, a first-generation immigrant who moved to Sydney, Australia with her parents when she was just six years old . From a young age, Jenny found herself in the role of a caregiver , translating documents, managing household bills , and even mediating her...
Posted: January 15, 2023
Disclaimer : This post is not to blame nor absolve parents. It’s purely to promote understanding. It comes from the perspective of Asian Australian families, but this might not apply to every Asian family and could apply to non-Asian families. Enhancing Minds recognises that every...
Posted: November 21, 2022
Disclaimer : This post is not to blame nor absolve parents. It’s purely for promoting understanding. It comes from the perspective of Asian Australian families, but this might not apply to every Asian family and could apply to non-Asian families. We recognise that every culture...
Posted: August 22, 2022
For most of my childhood and teens, I was confused about my ethnic and cultural background. I constantly questioned who I was, who my people were, and where I really belonged. My Mum was born in Vietnam, Dad in Cambodia, I was born in Sydney...