In part 1 of this episode, Kreed discusses what trauma is and how our knowledge of it has changed and evolved over the last several decades; how the word itself is utilized so much more frequently in every day life. She also explores how understanding trauma today can help to shed light on potential reasons why adult children estrange from their parents.

Kreed discusses the power of emotions … not just for pain but also for healing.

https://karlamclaren.com/understanding-and-befriending-anger/

Joanne Bond, executive coach   https://www.scu.edu/mobi/resources--tools/blog-posts/iq-and-eq---the-power-of-emotional-intelligence/iq-and-eq---the-power-of-emotional-intelligence.html

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In this episode Kreed discusses the not so obvious reason for estrangement and why learning what these reasons are can help you to get closer to reconciliation.

Kreed discusses her own estrangement from her mom and how that provided insight to how her adult children might have felt during their estrangement.