Estrangement: The rising trend of cutting off toxic family members

A Little Help For Our Friends

Welcome back to the first episode of our fifth season! Whether it's a temporary break or a permanent distance, many of us have cut off contact with a family member when the relationship has gotten too difficult. Estrangement is on the rise as more people are deciding to cut off contact with their parents to protect their mental health. In this episode, we discuss the different ways adult children become estranged from their parents and what strategies can support reconciliation. We draw from the teachings of Dr. Joshua Coleman, an expert in families dealing with estrangement.
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Resources:

• Coleman, J. (2024). Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict. Random House.

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Разделы

1. Estrangement: The rising trend of cutting off toxic family members (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Family Estrangement (00:00:14)

3. Understanding Family Estrangement Dynamics (00:10:02)

4. Family Estrangement and Boundaries (00:22:29)

5. Navigating Boundaries With Helicopter Parents (00:29:00)

6. Navigating Parent-Child Relationship Dynamics (00:34:47)

7. Reconciliation Through Understanding and Accountability (00:49:26)

8. Navigating Apologies and Blame Dynamics (00:56:20)

9. Establishing Boundaries in Family Relationships (01:00:30)

10. Navigating Podcast Disclaimer Information (01:11:28)