How do you heal an estranged relationship with your adult child when there’s no contact?

Through a recording from a past group Q&A call, host psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson shares her insights about the self-reflexive relationship between parents and adult children, and its potential for healing.

Tina emphasizes that lingering emotional injuries in the parent -- who may not be aware of how those wounds continue to compromise them -- can play a significant role in why adult children choose to distance themselves. Recognizing this can be the first step toward healing.

Tina encourages listeners to prioritize their own healing and personal growth. Because by working on themselves, parents can create a healthier emotional environment, even from a distance.

Healing takes time. But change is possible, and with patience and dedication, estranged relationships can start to transform even before contact resumes. Join Tina as she delivers this challenging yet hopeful message, offering comfort and guidance to those in deep emotional pain.

For much more on healing relationships between parents and adult children, including what goes wrong and how parents can respond effectively, read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child.

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EPISODE LINKS:

Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tools to Heal Your Relationship

Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them

Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 194: Room For Improvement

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