Depending on the nature of someone’s family, a few clinical theories can help when working with sibling issues in one’s own family. Issues usually arise around: 1) parental favoritism; 2) the care of ...

Dr. Skripka answers the question: 'Are Support Groups Helpful For Siblings?' — -- Question: What issues should I look for in siblings of a child with autism, and are support groups helpful for ...

With siblings, there are often layers of issues that can stem back to early childhood. In some cases, airing grievances kindly and honestly may seem best, but not always, says Geoffrey L. Greif, a ...

The time I've spent researching adult sibling relationships and working with adults who struggle with their siblings has convinced me that therapists should be aware of 7 key issues. Adults with ...

Therapists, psychiatrists and therapeutic consultants consider mental illness a “family illness,” not necessarily because of genetics (though there are genetic factors in some disorders), but because ...

This study was a prospective evaluation of the developmental abilities of siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The authors note that relatives of children with ASDs are at a ...

Groundbreaking research from UCL reveals that childhood adversity in firstborns increases mental health risks for all siblings, highlighting the need for early intervention and sustained family ...

Sibling relationships shape who we become, helping us learn to express emotions, develop social skills, and feel a sense of security and belonging. While siblings commonly engage in rivalry and ...

When a family is faced with caring for an aging loved one, it is not uncommon for the issues of money and inheritance to create tension among siblings. Disagreements are inevitable, but they do not ...

After her mother died in 2016, Patty Pavia of Philadelphia, who is in her late 50s, drifted away from her brother and sister. “When we did talk, it was mostly logistical, like settling the estate, ...