Why Shouting Happens in Families: A Nervous-System View of Escalation (And What Helps Instead)
Why Shouting Happens in Families: A Nervous-System View of Escalation (And What Helps Instead) If you’re a parent, you might recognise this… You don’t want to shout. You promise yourself you won’t. You try breathing, counting, coping. But in the moment – noise, mess, urgency, non-stop demands – your voice rises anyway. And then you […]
Siblings, Sensory Clashes, and Fairness: Why “Equal” Doesn’t Always Work
Siblings and Sensory Clashes, and Fairness: Why “Equal” Doesn’t Always Work If you’re a parent, you might recognise this… Two children. Two nervous systems. Two completely different needs. One child needs noise and movement. The other needs quiet and space. One child seeks touch and closeness. The other feels overwhelmed by it. One child can […]
Using AI Tools in Glad We Talked® Programs – Human-led, Safety-first, and Here to Support You
Some Glad We Talked® tools are AI-assisted—human-led, safety-first. Learn what “AI-driven” means and the top 10 ways to stay steady, private, and safe.
Adult Ego State (TA): What Adult Flow Really Means
What Does “Adult” Mean in Transactional Analysis (And Why It’s Not “Being Unemotional”)? In TA, personality is described using three ego states: Parent (Critical or Nurturing) Child (Free or Adapted) Adult The confusion starts because “Adult” sounds like a moral upgrade-the good one. It’s not. It’s a functional state, not a value judgment. Adult Ego […]