Dynamics And Dysfunctional Families; Featuring Laura Connell

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Laura K. Connell, Trauma-Informed Author & Coach, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and I sit down to discuss her family trauma, which led to her passion for coaching around the dynamics of the dysfunctional family. She and I explore what roles family members play within the broken family. The broken family may be filled with challenging dynamics including abuse, codependency, addiction, estrangement, or high conflict. The dysfunctional roles are the scapegoat, mascot, hero, lost child, and the enabler; and we often vacillate between these roles. Lastly, Laura and I reflect on the impact that family dysfunction has on a person over time and generations.<br /></span></p> <p>To learn more about Laura K. Connell or connect with her, visit: <a href= "https://linktr.ee/laurakconnell">https://linktr.ee/laurakconnell</a> </p> <p>Watch the video podcast on Youtube: <a href= "https://youtu.be/RSk3z_iS8xg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Date With Darkness</a></p> <p>Email questions or comments to Dr. Jones <a href= "mailto:adatewithdarkness@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">admin@drnataliejones.com</a></p> <p>Sign up for the free ebook on Red  Flags in Your Relationships and the free weekly newsletter for tips about narcissistic abuse at <a href= "https://www.drnataliejones.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.drnataliejones.com</a></p> <p>Individual and group membership coaching sessions opening soon. Get on the mailing list to be the first to know <a href= "https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2m3m1" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a></p> <p>Visit the website for more information: <a href= "https://www.adatewithdarkness.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.adatewithdarkness.com</a><br /> Let's keep the conversation going via social media:<br /> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">A Date With Darkness</a><br /> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness" targ