Understanding Sibling Rivalry and When Parents Should Take Action with Dr. Amy Meyers

If you have more than one child then you are probably familiar with sibling rivalry. Many brothers and sisters regularly argue and even physically fight. When is it healthy and when is it a problem? When does sibling rivalry become something more significant and when and how should a parent take action? Dr. Amy Meyers is here to answer these questions and more!

On this episode Dr. Amy Meyers will tell us what sibling rivalry looks like, how it is beneficial and when it crosses the line and becomes sibling abuse. Never heard of the term sibling abuse? You are not alone! While this a term you might not be familiar with (I wasn't) Dr. Meyer's tells us how it is the most common form of abuse. She will also tell us some signs to look for if you think your children's sibling rivalry might be sibling abuse and how you can intervene to help your children, whether they are the one being harmed or doing the harm.

Dr. Amy Meyer's Bio:
Dr. Amy Meyers, PhD, LCSW is a psychotherapist trained in psychoanalysis at The National Psychotherapy Association for Psychoanalysis. She is also a professor at Molloy University and received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in social work from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center at Hunter College. Dr. Meyers has 30 years of practice experience and has taught in higher education for 18 years. She is an expert on sibling abuse and has published and presented nationally on the topic. She maintains a private practice in NYC . She is the host of the podcast “What Would Dr. Meyers Do?” which focuses on clinical issues and countertransference.

Listen to Dr. Meyer's Podcast, What Would Dr. Meyers Do, wherever you find your podcasts or here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-would-dr-meyers-do/id1653652017

Also connect with Dr. Meyers on her website: https://www.amymeyersphd.org/

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