In this insightful episode (click on the player below to listen), psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson tackles the sensitive issue of how parents can manage differences in values with their adult children — especially when those differences lead to estrangement.
Whether it’s political disagreements, religious conflicts, or cultural clashes, Tina explores how it’s not always the values themselves that cause tension, but the way those differences are handled.
Tina draws on years of experience working with values differences, to provide actionable strategies for parents to overcome value conflicts, reduce emotional friction, and begin the journey of reconciliation.
Through empathy, improved communication, and mutual respect, parents can create space for healing and rebuild relationships that may seem beyond repair.
Key Takeaways:
- Why handling value differences with adult children can either create distance or bring you closer together
- The role of empathy and effective communication in reducing conflict and fostering reconnection
- How to navigate difficult topics like politics, religion, and lifestyle differences without furthering estrangement
- Practical advice for parents on healing family relationships, even when values don’t align
Click on the player below to listen now.
For information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina’s book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child.
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Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 201. Validation FAQs
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