"Identifying and labeling some of the things that were happening in my life was incredibly important to me starting my journey of recovery." ~ Lawrence Joss 

Are you disconnected from other family members? Are you struggling with the pain of estrangement from your loved ones, and looking for emotional support and guidance on where to turn? 

In today's episode, we'll unpack some of the dynamics that might be happening in your life. This knowledge will provide you with a much greater understanding of your situation. Your anxiety will be reduced, and your confidence will increase.  

You will no longer be alone as you embark on your recovery journey.

Please come along and learn how to start the journey of healing yourself to heal your life. 

In This Episode:

• Understanding the family system – what is the ‘tip of the iceberg’ in any conversation? 
• What does attunement mean? What does it look like?
• Following the recommendations in regard to contacting your children.
• What is self-agency as it applies to the family system? 
• Understanding what a 'high agent' looks like in the family dynamic.
• Learning to regulate yourself through meditation and breathwork.
• What is a ‘loyalty contract’?
• What is triangulation in a conversation? Understanding the “ Drama Triangle”.
• “The Secret Handshake” – explained.
• Three Things you can start working on today to deal with the “soup sandwich”.
• What to look forward to in Episode 3!

And more…

Resources:

• Karen Woodall - https://www.karenwoodall.com/
• Courage To Change - https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Change-One-Time-Al-Anon/dp/0910034796

Sign up now- free training, support & instant access to our community

• Sign up- The family hope project-virtual art gallery and advocacy platform 
• Sign up- Parental Alienation Anonymous support group meetings (PA-A.org) 
• Sign up- Nonviolent Communication (NVC) 
• Sign up- Meditation: The heart practices. Free meditation and discussion. 

FUNDRAISING

• Please donate to support PAA programs:
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PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ART WORK TO THE FAMILY HOPE PROJECT:
https://pa-a.mykajabi.com/questionnaire

Resources

• G.R.A.C.E Training - https://www.upaya.org/program/g-r-a-c-e-training-in-cultivating-compassion-based-interactions-online-2022/?id=2451
• Byron Katie’s ‘The Work’ - The Work of Byron Katie
• NVC feelings and needs list  
• pdf's and printouts for NVC
• links for meditation

This podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:
Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-host
Glaze Gonzales- Podcast Manager

Connect with Lawrence Joss:
Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/
Email-         [email protected]