One reason communication breaks down is because of emotional hijackings. The emotional system perceives pain from something that was said or done, it turns on, and starts driving how we behave. The cycle of conflict begins.

Anxiety fuels self-doubt, automatic negative thoughts, ruminations, worries, conflict, arguments, affairs and divorce. Anxiety is universal. It drives our thinking and behavior. Understanding the relationship between your emotional system and your thinking brain is the key to effective anxiety treatment.

Parents are stressed out, tired, and often overwhelmed. It’s easy to become angry. Then everyone is upset, and the guilt-cycle begins. Understanding how to cope is essential to regulating our emotions and wellbeing and theirs.