Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As tempting as it may be for parents who dislike each other, bashing, criticizing, or putting the other parent down in front of your children is a big NO.
When parents do this, it causes confusion, emotional distress, and insecurity. Children may feel pressured to take sides, which in turn can create guilt, anxiety, or loyalty conflicts.
Growing up in a hostile co-parenting environment impacts children’s self-esteem and relationships, making it harder for them to trust others and develop healthy communication skills.
If you are in a difficult co-parenting relationship, consider co-parenting counseling, or even individual counseling, to learn how to raise your children as healthily as possible.
Thank you, Tricia, for your powerful message. #coparenting #coparentingtips
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: deafcounseling.com
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
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Start today! deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthdefined
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Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
As tempting as it may be for parents who dislike each other, bashing, criticizing, or putting the other parent down in front of your children is a big NO.
When parents do this, it causes confusion, emotional distress, and insecurity. Children may feel pressured to take sides, which in turn can create guilt, anxiety, or loyalty conflicts.
Growing up in a hostile co-parenting environment impacts children’s self-esteem and relationships, making it harder for them to trust others and develop healthy communication skills.
If you are in a difficult co-parenting relationship, consider co-parenting counseling, or even individual counseling, to learn how to raise your children as healthily as possible.
Thank you, Tricia, for your powerful message. #coparenting #coparentingtips
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES: deafcounseling.com
Est. 2001. Deaf Women Owned. Over 25 years in business. 35+ years of Experience. Deaf Counseling Center provides both online (videophone, web-based, online, and virtual, e-therapy, telemental health) and in-office therapy to Deaf clients on a national basis.
Board-certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH). HIPAA Compliant. 100% Private. Inbox us for more information.
______________________
.
.
.
.
.
.
Start today! deafcounseling.com @deafmentalhealthstories @deafcounseling #deafcounseling #deaftherapy #deafmentalhealthdefined
.
.
.
.
Disclaimer: This space is for education and reflection, not a replacement for therapy or professional care. You may want to consider diagnosis and treatment of your symptoms with a licensed professional counselor. Feel free to contact us to be connected to one of our therapists.
NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an INCLUSIVE term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus, late-deafened, oral Deaf, ASL users, CI users, and other identities.
We provide Deaf therapy led by fully licensed Deaf therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers with more than 35+ years of experience serving the Deaf community.
© 2026 Deaf Counseling Center. All rights reserved. You must credit Deaf Counseling Center when sharing or using this content.
