In this episode, we talk all about family dynamics and family norms when it comes to closeness and boundary setting, and the individuation process that every child and parent must go through.

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychologist, author, podcast host, speaker, and musician. Her book, Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'Til It's Right is a word of empowerment to singles—encouraging them to stay strong amidst “single shaming,” live life on their own terms, and never ever settle for anything less than an extraordinary relationship. A former professor, Karin now hosts Love & Life—a podcast providing lively and informative discussions grounded in psych research to help us thrive in all realms of love and life.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What individuation is and how it affects the whole family system.

·      Different levels of connectedness and separateness and how that plays into individuation.

·      The relationship between connectedness, enmeshment, and love.

·      The struggles with individuation from the parent’s perspective and how that can affect a marriage.

·      Ways to parent to make the future individuation process easier on everyone.

·      How parental financial support vs. financial independence plays into individuation.

·      How a very close family can sometimes result in a very dramatic individuation process.

·      How parents can reframe their child’s individuation process to make the change easier on themselves.

·      And how to maintain closeness within a family but also allow each member to be themselves and live their own life.

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Her book - Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'Til It's Right

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