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Abandonment and Neglect

Spokane Christian Counseling

Christian Counseling for Neglect and Abandonment Issues

…for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. – Hebrews 13:5b

It is a sad fact that even in homes where there is no hint of abuse or domestic violence, there may still be issues of abandonment or neglect. Because this kind of problem so often “flies under the radar” so to speak, it frequently remains unaddressed until its effects begin to negatively impact other relationships, sometimes years down the line.

At Seattle Christian Counseling, we believe that you can overcome issues related to abandonment and neglect. Our team of professional counselors provides compassionate and faith-based counseling to those suffering from the effects of abandonment and neglect, helping them to begin the process of healing.

Articles about Abandonment and Neglect

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Dr. Aryn Ziehnert

Jul
2024
30

Six Signs of Abandonment Issues in Young Adulthood

Dr. Aryn Ziehnert

You may have just graduated from a local university, or perhaps you’re already in a career. As you settle into some of the realities of adulthood – paying bills and getting along with co-workers – you may notice some challenging behaviors popping up. Depending on your family of origin, you may be noticing signs of abandonment issues that make the complexities of young adulthood more difficult. As you’re going through these new experiences of adulthood, here are some patterns to watch for. These may signify you’re struggling with insecure attachment and abandonment issues. You assume your new co-workers are out to get you, competing with you, or do not like...

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Nathan Ainley

Apr
2024
30

Don’t Leave Me: Signs of Abandonment Anxiety

Nathan Ainley

The phrase “Don’t Leave Me” isn’t that uncommon. We often hear it from our toddlers when we have to leave them at daycare. There are times, however, that this phrase is being said from a place of fear. This is called abandonment anxiety. People with this fear are most commonly afraid of losing people they love. Abandonment anxiety can affect many aspects of life. What is abandonment anxiety? When a person experiences a traumatic loss that causes fear of others leaving, it could be they are struggling with abandonment anxiety. Most of the time the onset begins with a childhood experience of loss. This loss doesn’t have to be death....

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