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EP182: Dear Estranged Heart - How To Navigate Family Conversations About EAC
Manage episode 483480188 series 3371125
In this conversation, Kreed addresses the complexities of navigating family dynamics when dealing with estrangement. She emphasizes the importance of validating emotions without placing blame on the estranged child, and offers strategies for maintaining self-regulation during family gatherings. The discussion highlights the need for open communication and understanding, fostering curiosity about the reasons behind estrangement rather than resorting to judgment.
Takeaways
- It's important to validate others' feelings without blaming the estranged child.
- Self-regulation is key to responding rather than reacting.
- Expressing love and appreciation can diffuse tension.
- Conversations can spark curiosity about estrangement.
- Estrangement is often misunderstood as punishment or cruelty.
- Focus on your own experience rather than defending the estranged child.
- Validating emotions can lead to more open discussions.
www.TheEstrangedHeart.com
Email: [email protected]
Work with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services
(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)
GROUPS:
The Heart Collective Membership for Estranged Moms
The Heart Collective - Estranged Moms Group
The Heart Collective Membership for Reconciled Moms
The Heart Collective - Reconciled Moms Group
Facebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Book Club (starting 06.04.2025) - Must be a member of The Heart Collective Membership for Estranged or Reconciled Moms
Estranged Moms - The Heart Collective - Estranged Moms Group
Reconciled Moms - The Heart Collective Membership - Reconciled Moms Group
Estranged Moms Support Group - 8 weeks (starting 06.05.2025)
Estranged Moms 8-week Support Group & Group Coaching
To support the podcast and Kreed’s work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere
188 episodes
Manage episode 483480188 series 3371125
In this conversation, Kreed addresses the complexities of navigating family dynamics when dealing with estrangement. She emphasizes the importance of validating emotions without placing blame on the estranged child, and offers strategies for maintaining self-regulation during family gatherings. The discussion highlights the need for open communication and understanding, fostering curiosity about the reasons behind estrangement rather than resorting to judgment.
Takeaways
- It's important to validate others' feelings without blaming the estranged child.
- Self-regulation is key to responding rather than reacting.
- Expressing love and appreciation can diffuse tension.
- Conversations can spark curiosity about estrangement.
- Estrangement is often misunderstood as punishment or cruelty.
- Focus on your own experience rather than defending the estranged child.
- Validating emotions can lead to more open discussions.
www.TheEstrangedHeart.com
Email: [email protected]
Work with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services
(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)
GROUPS:
The Heart Collective Membership for Estranged Moms
The Heart Collective - Estranged Moms Group
The Heart Collective Membership for Reconciled Moms
The Heart Collective - Reconciled Moms Group
Facebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroup
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Book Club (starting 06.04.2025) - Must be a member of The Heart Collective Membership for Estranged or Reconciled Moms
Estranged Moms - The Heart Collective - Estranged Moms Group
Reconciled Moms - The Heart Collective Membership - Reconciled Moms Group
Estranged Moms Support Group - 8 weeks (starting 06.05.2025)
Estranged Moms 8-week Support Group & Group Coaching
To support the podcast and Kreed’s work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere
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