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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 13d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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...

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 15d

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

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.

Break the cycle: heal from emotionally immature parents

Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 26d

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

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · 29d

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

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.

Codependency with Parents: How to Set Boundaries and Reclaim Your Independence - Live Well with Sharon Martin

Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Signs of codependency with parents. Practical strategies to set boundaries with parents, heal enmeshed relationships.

How Patterns of Dysfunction Repeat in Families

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Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist @kayteegillis.bsky.social · Sep 15

Personal Perspective: Trauma and dysfunction are often passed down in families. Healing is not about blame but about recognizing how these experiences shape us so we can move forward.

Adult Children and the Pressure to Be Perfect

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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

Estrangement as a Trauma-Informed Choice

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

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

Enmeshed Families: When Control Is Disguised as Closeness

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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · Aug 19

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
#SchoolSocialWork #SocialWorkers #StudentSupport

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Aug 16

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

Close relationships aren’t always healthy. Sometimes what feels like love and closeness is control in disguise.

3 Ways Black Sheep Break the Cycle of Dysfunction

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Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist @kayteegillis.bsky.social · Aug 14

Often misunderstood, the family black sheep may be the one who breaks harmful generational cycles.

Letting Go Without Closure: How to Heal from a Narcissistic Parent - Live Well with Sharon Martin

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Aug 11

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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Proven steps for letting go without closure from a narcissistic parent. Learn how to heal, set boundaries, and find peace with apologie.

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Aug 2

That’s awesome! What a great idea.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 1

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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A message from Jonathan: You got this. This tool is here so that you can find the help you and your clients deserve. You’re moments away from connecting with wonderful, skilled, and compassionate peop...

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jul 29

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...

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.

Cutting Ties with Family Over Politics: How to Know When It's Time - Live Well with Sharon Martin

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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

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 - Live Well with Sharon Martin

Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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

Considering cutting ties with family over politics? Political differences become value conflicts, and how to protect your mental health.

How Our Stress Responses Affect Us in Relationships

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Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist @kayteegillis.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our stress responses were developed as a way for us to survive a traumatic environment, but they can impact our adult relationships if we are unable to find healthier ways to cope.

How to Stop Being Controlling: Break Free from Micromanaging Everyone - Live Well with Sharon Martin

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

Stop being controlling with 7 practical strategies from Sharon Martin, author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism

How Journaling Can Help Us Develop Self-Compassion

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Kaytee Gillis, LCSW, author and psychotherapist @kayteegillis.bsky.social · Jul 10

We tend to be far more compassionate toward others than we are toward ourselves—especially when it comes to validation. This simple journal prompt can help us reframe.

Affirmations for Stress and Anxiety - Live Well with Sharon Martin

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Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

Affirmations can help us cope with stress and anxiety. Use these positive affirmations for stress and anxiety and develop a hopeful outlook.

How a Therapist Copes With Stress (And You Can, Too)

Dr. Sharon Martin, LCSW Psychotherapist & Author @sharonmartinlcsw.bsky.social · Jun 17

Feeling stressed? Here are some of my go-to strategies. #stressmanagement

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Struggling with stress and uncertainty? Discover simple, effective ways to stay grounded and mentally healthy when life feels unpredictable.

How Childhood Trauma Damages Self-Worth and How to Heal It

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Psychology Today @psychologytoday.com · Jun 15

Self-worth starts to form in childhood, but trauma can stifle its growth, especially if someone believes that what happened to them was their fault. These 7 suggestions could help them heal.

2. Know that self-worth isn't something you need to earn or prove.