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Preparing for Mothers Day and Fathers Day
Tina Gilbertson
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The Reconnection Club Turns 5
Tina Gilbertson
Five years ago today, on March 1st, 2019, the Reconnection Club opened its doors to parents suffering from unwanted estrangement by adult children. Our vision was an online school to help parents understand and address causes of estrangement, so families …
Another Reason NOT to Send Gifts to an Estranged Adult Child
Tina Gilbertson
When you send your estranged adult child a gift, it might not be obvious that this could put her or him in a difficult position… If your child wants to be polite, they have to thank you for the gift. …
Coming Fall ’23: Moving Beyond Family Struggles
Tina Gilbertson
Moving Beyond Family Struggles 2023 Some parents of estranged adult children (especially Reconnection Club members) want to keep learning and being inspired to grow, even during an unwanted estrangement. If that’s you, then my friend and colleague Yasmin Kerkez of …
New Podcast Interview on Parent-Adult Child Estrangement
Tina Gilbertson
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Mary Foley on her podcast, Live Like Your Nail Color. Our interview was part of Mary’s series, “Women’s Essential Relationships.” The episodes aren’t numbered but you can find both parts of our …
New research on estrangement between parents and adult children
Tina Gilbertson
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Breathing Matters
Tina Gilbertson
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Estrangement and Broken-Heart Syndrome
Tina Gilbertson
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Emotions of Estrangement
Tina Gilbertson
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Learning Pathways are here!
Tina Gilbertson
We’re excited to announce the first of three planned Learning Pathways to be released in 2023 for Reconnection Club members. Learning Pathways are recommended resource packages for specific circumstances. They provide a list of suggested materials to digest in sequence, …
January Blues? Leave the Goal-Setting Till Later
Tina Gilbertson
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Reconnect With Good Feelings During Estrangement
Tina Gilbertson
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Self-Care for Parents of Estranged Adult Children
Tina Gilbertson
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7 Ways to Waste Your Time When Your Adult Child Is Estranged
Tina Gilbertson
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2022 MBFS Summit Interview with Tina Gilbertson
Tina Gilbertson
The Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit, hosted by Family Support Resources (FSR), this year featured 26 experts in the field of family estrangement, communication, relationships and personal growth. The entire 2022 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit, including all videos and …