This article was co-authored by Evan Parks, PsyD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Glenn Carreau. Dr. Evan Parks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in helping people manage chronic pain through the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Approach at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. He also has experience working with others on topics ranging from stress management to mental flexibility. Dr. Parks is also the author of Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: Active Pain Management That Helps You Get Back to the Life You Love. Dr.Parks holds a BA in Theology from Cedarville University, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, and a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.
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Discovering that a family member has backstabbed you can hurt deeply, especially when family is so often associated with unconditional love. When a relative betrays your trust, it’s important to think before you act, communicate honestly with them, and at the end of the day, do what is best for your health and safety. There’s probably some underlying reason or misunderstanding that led your relative to backstab you, and knowing about it will help you move forward. Here, we’ll give you tips for dealing with backstabbing family members, coping with hurt feelings, and working towards reconciliation.
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- ↑ Evan Parks, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 26 October 2021
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/eight_keys_to_forgiveness
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201802/7-strategies-deal-difficult-family-members
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434
- ↑ Evan Parks, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 26 October 2021
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-anger/201409/how-do-you-forgive-even-when-it-feels-impossible-part-1
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pulse-mental-health/202006/estrange-or-not-estrange-toxic-family-dynamics
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