Transforming Lives Panel Podcast

Attachment vs. Authenticity: Understanding Children's Needs During Divorce

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00:10 - 10:18
  • The speaker begins by guiding the audience to ground themselves and connect with their bodies through breathing and awareness of their surroundings.
  • The panel then discusses the effects of divorce on children and offers advice on how to navigate the process.
  • They also emphasize the importance of seeking therapy and creating a safe space for children to process their feelings during divorce.
  • The conversation highlights the traumatic aspect of divorce on both parents and children and the need for support and processing.
    • 10:07 - 20:08
    • The importance of providing a space for children to process trauma from divorce is discussed
    • Self-compassion is highlighted as a crucial aspect of healing from divorce
    • The impact of divorce on children's academic performance and mental health is addressed
    • The need to involve teachers and school in the process of supporting children through divorce is emphasized
    • The legal and emotional challenges of divorce are also mentioned
      • 20:00 - 30:09
      • The speaker discusses the impact of divorce on her own name and identity
      • She talks about the trauma of changing her name multiple times due to divorce and remarriage
      • The impact of divorce on children and their need for attachment is also discussed
      • The importance of setting up resources and support for children going through divorce is emphasized
        • 29:59 - 40:00
        • The speaker struggles with asking for help due to past negative experiences
        • They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment for children of divorce
        • They discuss the impact of divorce on children's attachment and development
        • Personal experiences are shared, highlighting the long-term effects of divorce on children
        • The speaker emphasizes the need for healing and moving forward after divorce
          • 39:58 - 49:59
          • The discussion focused on the impact of divorce on children's trust and psychological well-being
          • Unhealed childhood trauma can manifest in adulthood as trying to fix others, people pleasing, codependency, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries
          • The importance of self-compassion and not being judgmental towards oneself was emphasized
          • The need to find the right professional support and not be afraid to change paths if necessary
          • Encouragement to apply the advice and be supportive to oneself and children during divorce
            • 49:56 - 50:30
            • Changing direction doesn't mean failure, it means getting new information and making a course correction
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            • The panel will chat again next week
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              Transforming Lives Panel PodcastBy Sharmin Prince & Mitzy Dadoun