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Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Romantic Relationships
Relationship issues are amongst the most common presenting issues in psychotherapy. They usually originate from our unconscious perceptions of ourselves, others, and the world. These perceptions develop during our childhood and may be underpinned by adverse experiences and childhood trauma.
Parentification and the Childhood Trauma of the Parentified Child
Parentification is characterised by role reversal between the parent and the child. This means that the child may take on a role of meeting the parent’s needs and practically or emotionally taking care of the parent. This may result in the child’s disavowal of their own needs and may result in mental health and relationship issues for the affected individual in adulthood. Parentification often causes dependency and codependent relationships.