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ERP 414: How To Increase Emotional Safety For The Whole Family When The Couple Is In Distress — An Interview With Kathryn de Bruin & Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen


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Navigating the challenging waters of divorce or betrayal within a relationship can be an incredibly tough journey. It's a time when seeking support becomes crucial, and for many, individual or couples therapy becomes a lifeline. However, the impact of a couple's distress extends far beyond the partners involved. They often overlook how their struggles reverberate throughout the entire family.

In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of considering therapy for the entire family system. This episode offers strategies for gaining a deeper understanding of how family members at various developmental stages are affected, and how to create a safe space for open communication and emotional support within the family, prioritizing the children's development amidst distress.

Kathryn de Bruin is a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Emotional Focused Therapy Trainer and Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She has a full-time private practice in San Diego, CA where she works with children and families. Kathryn teaches Play Therapy at the University of California, San Diego, in the Play Therapy Program. She is a Director for the San Diego Center for EFT, and serves various EFT communities.

Lisa Palmer-Olsen, Psy.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego California. She is a Certified EFT Therapist, Trainer, and Supervisor, and is a Founder and one of the Directors of the Emotionally Focused Couples Training and Research Institute at Alliant International University. Lisa completed her dissertation research on how to train and teach Emotionally Focused Couples therapy to professionals. Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of EFT and Dr. Scott Woolley were part of her dissertation committee.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode

5:02 Lisa and Kathryn's journey into supporting couples and families.

10:00 The importance of considering the broader impact within the family system.

15:20 The growing trend of parents seeking comprehensive support.

19:40 Creating new pathways for family connection.

28:04 Creating space for dialogue within the family and seeking community resources to combat isolation.

46:43 Redefining conflict resolution in family law: The role of attachment-based mediation.

48:54 Valuable resources for individuals navigating family therapy and seeking emotional support.

Mentioned

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Restoring Connection and Promoting Resilience (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World (book)

The Good Divorce (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Constance Ahrons, Ph.D.

EFT Therapist Search

ERP 175: How to Heal from an Affair – An Interview with Scott Woolley

Connect with Kathryn de Bruin & Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen

Websites: renovasandiego.com | kathryndebruin.com

Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-express

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