Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author

Why Estranged Adult Children Feel Guilty (and How to Cope) - Live Well with Sharon Martin Many estranged adult children feel overwhelming guilt after cutting ties with parents. Learn why guilt is so common and how to cope and heal.

Why Estranged Adult Children Feel Guilty (and How to Cope) www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/estranged-ad...

How to Support a Friend Who's Estranged from Family - Live Well with Sharon Martin Support a friend who is estranged from family and learn supportive things to say and do to help someone through family estrangement.

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Cutting Ties with Family Over Politics: How to Know When It's Time - Live Well with Sharon Martin Considering cutting ties with family over politics? Political differences become value conflicts, and how to protect your mental health.

Cutting Ties with Family Over Politics: How to Know When It's Time www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/cutting-ties...

How Childhood Trauma Damages Self-Worth and How to Heal It 2. Know that self-worth isn't something you need to earn or prove.

How Childhood Trauma Damages Self-Worth and How to Heal It | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

Managing Emotional Triggers During the Holidays Feeling tense about the upcoming holidays? Learn how to spot and manage holiday triggers so you can protect your peace and stay grounded.

The holidays are approaching--and let's be honest, they can be triggering!
Managing Emotional Triggers During the Holidays | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

Set Boundaries That Transform Enmeshed Relationships Feeling overwhelmed in close relationships? Learn how to set boundaries, reclaim your sense of self, and strengthen your independence.

Enmeshed relationships lack boundaries. Here's how and why to start setting them. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

From Childhood Emotional Neglect to Codependency: Understanding the Hidden Connection - Live Well with Sharon Martin Explore how childhood emotional neglect and codependency intersect, how they affect self-worth, relationships, and adult behavior.

My new article about #CEN and #codependency

From Childhood Emotional Neglect to Codependency: Understanding the Hidden Connection www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/childhood-em...

The Trauma of Having a Parent With Untreated Mental Illness Untreated mental illness in a caregiver can be frightening for children, who often end up with a sense of over-responsibility to “take over” and help in the absence of any support.

Untreated mental illness in a parent can be frightening for kids, especially if they don't know whats going on. I remember feeling scared and confused, and also ashamed - at the same time. Its scary to be young and to not know who to go to for support; or even how to describe what's going on at home

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Dr. Sharon Martin Bookshop Hello! I am a licensed psychotherapist, author, and avid reader. I specialize in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods.  My reading lists include self-help books that have helped me...

Bookshop has free shipping Oct 7-8. A great way to support local bookstores and treat yourself to a good read!

As a therapist, these are some of my most recommended books: bookshop.org/shop/sharonm...

Why Estranged Adult Children Feel Guilty (and How to Cope) - Live Well with Sharon Martin Many estranged adult children feel overwhelming guilt after cutting ties with parents. Learn why guilt is so common and how to cope and heal.

Why Estranged Adult Children Feel Guilty (and How to Cope) www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/estranged-ad...

Break the cycle: heal from emotionally immature parents

Do you have emotionally immature parents? Tune into this podcast where I share all about this topic! open.spotify.com/episode/6N8B...

Letting Go Without Closure: How to Heal from a Narcissistic Parent - Live Well with Sharon Martin Proven steps for letting go without closure from a narcissistic parent. Learn how to heal, set boundaries, and find peace with apologie.

Lack of closure makes healing difficult--but not impossible! Read how in this article: www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/letting-go-w...

Codependency with Parents: How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Independence - Live Well with Sharon Martin Signs of codependency with parents. Practical strategies to set boundaries with parents, heal enmeshed relationships.

Codependency with Parents: How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Independence www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/codependency...

Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect Many adult children develop perfectionism to cope with childhood dysfunction. Learn how these patterns form—and what you can do to break free.

Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

Estrangement as a Trauma-Informed Choice Understanding estrangement as a trauma-informed choice shifts the focus from judgment to compassion for those protecting themselves from family abuse.

My latest article for Psych Today- Estrangement as a Trauma-Informed Choice | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

Trump Cancels Millions in School Mental Health Grants
#NASWNC Executive Director Valerie Arendt was interviewed by The Charlotte Post about school social workers shortage that has worsened #EducationDepartment cuts. tinyurl.com/55hxwvrx
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Enmeshed Families: When Control Is Disguised as Closeness Close relationships aren’t always healthy. Sometimes what feels like love and closeness is control in disguise.

Enmeshed Families: When Control Is Disguised as Closeness | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...

Letting Go Without Closure: How to Heal from a Narcissistic Parent - Live Well with Sharon Martin Proven steps for letting go without closure from a narcissistic parent. Learn how to heal, set boundaries, and find peace with apologie.

Letting go without closure from a narcissistic parent can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re waiting for an apology or acknowledgment that may never come. Learn how to move forward and heal without closure. #narcissisticabuse #estrangement

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All social workers know about @988lifeline.bsky.social. But how do you find helplines around the world? I've had this resource on the Social Work Podcast website for years. Use this direct link to use and share. Check it out #SocialWork:
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How to Set Boundaries with a Narcissistic Parent - Live Well with Sharon Martin Setting boundaries with a narcissistic parent requires a different approach. Learn effective boundaries for self-protection.

Do you have a narcissistic parent or family member? Setting boundaries with narcissists requires a different approach. Here's how to get started: www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/how-to-set-b...

Cutting Ties with Family Over Politics: How to Know When It's Time - Live Well with Sharon Martin Considering cutting ties with family over politics? Political differences become value conflicts, and how to protect your mental health.

More and more people are facing the difficult decision to cut ties with family due to politics. Read more in this article. #familyestrangement #MAGAfamily #politicaldifferences

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Cutting Ties with Family Over Politics: How to Know When It's Time - Live Well with Sharon Martin Considering cutting ties with family over politics? Political differences become value conflicts, and how to protect your mental health.

New blog post about cutting ties with family over politics. #mentalhealth #familyestrangement

www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/cutting-ties...

How to Stop Being Controlling: Break Free from Micromanaging Everyone - Live Well with Sharon Martin Stop being controlling with 7 practical strategies from Sharon Martin, author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism

How to let go of the need for control. New article: www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/how-to-stop-...

Affirmations for Stress and Anxiety - Live Well with Sharon Martin Affirmations can help us cope with stress and anxiety. Use these positive affirmations for stress and anxiety and develop a hopeful outlook.

Feeling stressed and anxious? I certainly am! Try these affirmations. #stress #anxiety #affirmations #stressrelief www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/affirmations...