Siblings: same parents, different experience?

Psychotherapy has traditionally paid scant attention to the impact of sibling relationships, but so many of those we work with are likely to bring this particular relationship dynamic to therapy.

During this training sibling relationships in all their diversity are considered from an attachment-based perspective as well as the the idea that no two children have the same parenting. Freud’s notion of sibling rivalry is considered, as is the impact of rivalry and competition between siblings. The impact of the wider social world on siblings is explored, and  issues such as race, sexuality, disability, and social class are looked at. This video also look at how experiences within the family have an impact on sibling relationships. This might be the impact of loss and/or bereavement within the family, adoption, birth order, blended families, and extended families.

In this training how people in the same family can have different attachment styles is explored as well as how the projection and transference of parents, and parental expectations, make a difference to how siblings attach.

This video is suitable for any counsellor or psychotherapist (including those in-training) who is curious about the impact of siblings and the sibling relationship on their client.

Please note  that any mention in the videos about “handouts” or “printouts” by trainers, are in reference to printouts of the PowerPoint slides, which were made available to delegates who attended the LIVE workshop. These slides are included within the videos and are the property of the trainers. They are not available for download or redistribution with any video rental purchase.

Testimonials:

“A very wide-ranging look at siblings. i had thought it would be helpful to a few of my clients but in fact it was helpful to all of them.”

“Truly engaging and thought provoking! It provided a wider perspective and introduced new dynamics that have enriched my self-awareness and my client work.”

“Really absorbing and informative. Helped me formulate areas in which to explore with clients around sibling relationships and dynamics within their history. Hugely valuable.”