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Sibling Rivalry Favourite child and other family dynamics Sara Hitchens, Counsellor/Psychotherapist www.sarahitchens.counselling.co.uk www.sarahitchens.counselling.co.uk.

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1 Sibling Rivalry Favourite child and other family dynamics Sara Hitchens, Counsellor/Psychotherapist www.sarahitchens.counselling.co.uk www.sarahitchens.counselling.co.uk

2 A Darwinian struggle

3 Competition for attention and approval is hardwired Some conflict is inevitable

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5 Minimising conflict

6 Parents can make things worse…

7 Beware labels

8 Not equal but individual

9 Family times = Good times

10 When conflict arises…

11 Getting the balance between over-reacting and under-reacting

12 Give ground rules & consequences

13 Ignore minor quarrels Bear it Beat it Boot ‘em out

14 Taking sides – A health warning!

15 Teach problem solving skills

16 When is it serious?

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18 Living with brothers and sisters helps you learn how to share & how to resolve conflicts


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