As in life, in families, truth alone can be a deadly weapon. Speaking the truth without compassion can destroy love. Some parents tend to focus so much on proving the hows and whys of their being right that they ignore the need for compassion. This often leads to bitterness, disappointment and hostility. When in that type of situation, no amount of fact (i.e. truth alone) will penetrate the bitterness and disappointment. It just leads to more distance between family members.
Adapted from a book by Haim Ginott.
Dr.Baya Mebarek, Psy.D.,LMFT
www.sandiegofamilytherapy.net
Baya Mebarek, Psy.D., LMFT
Baya Mebarek, Psy.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping couples strengthen their relationships. Based in San Diego and providing online therapy throughout California, she specializes in couples therapy, marriage counseling, premarital counseling, affair recovery, communication and conflict, emotional disconnection, and rebuilding trust. Her integrative approach draws on research-based relationship strategies, attachment-informed therapy, and a deep understanding of the emotional patterns that can leave couples feeling hurt, misunderstood, or disconnected.
