Connect Therapy MN Blog

Welcome to Connect Therapy MN Blog, written by Katie Egge, Childhood Emotional Neglect therapist & coach.

Gain helpful insights and practical tips (aka all the things school never taught you!) to feel more empowered as you heal from, navigate - and in some cases prevent - Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN).

15 Signs You Grew Up With Emotionally Immature Parents (Even If Your Childhood Seemed Normal)

Wondering if you grew up with an emotionally immature parent? Learn the 15 most common signs, how they affect adult children, and what you can do now to begin healing. Blog post by Katie Egge, a therapist & coach at Connect Therapy MN who helps adults, parents, couples and families in Minnesota and around the world heal from the negative effects of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)

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How to Raise a Grateful Versus Entitled Child in 4 Steps

Blog post written by Katie Egge, therapist and parent coach, for the parents out there who are worried that their child may be becoming entitled. The blog educates parents on why mainstream parenting tactics used to teach children gratitude backfires, and provides 4 steps to do instead to help their child become adults who are emotionally and relationally healthy.

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10 Common Parenting Phrases That Are Banned In My House (+ How To Respond Instead), Part 1

Blog post written by Katie Egge, LMFT, that lists 5 (of 10) common parenting phrases that are BANNED in my house and why + how to respond instead to foster strong parent-child connection and prevent childhood emotional neglect.

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