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Jul 2024

21m 43s

10. Dysfunctional Family Systems: Dynami...

Embodied Self Therapy

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In this episode, we unpack what makes up dysfunctional family systems, exploring general dynamics as well as focusing on some specific roles.

NOTE: Throughout the episode, I refer to "family of origin," however these dynamics and roles apply to any family system you grew up in and are not exclusive to biological families.

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