ShrinkChicks

When Family Dynamics Shift & Change in Adulthood

01.29.2024 - By Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT and Emmalee Bierly, LMFTPlay

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

On this week's episode of ShrinkChicks, Emmalee and Jen explore the topic of shifting family dynamics in adulthood and the complexities that exist within this change. When we grow into adults, our family dynamics often do not grow at the same rate. Em and Jen discuss family roles from our childhood staying present in adulthood, why it's so hard for parents to see their kids as adults, shifting dynamics in a family that avoids confrontation, growing out of old family dynamics (esp. if you're the only one recognizing dysfunction), feeling younger than you are, changing sibling dynamics as parents age, gray divorce, disrupting family patterns, and so much more! Tune in to gain insight, awareness, and action! PS: Fast forward to around 6:30 into their convo to skip the intro and get straight to today’s content.

The commercial Emmalee mentions in the episode

Get Matched With One of Our Therapists at The Therapy Group!

ShrinkChicks on Instagram

Our Know Yourself Grow Yourself Journal!!

SHRINKCHICKS MERCH

Check out ShrinkChicks on YouTube by subscribing here! https://youtube.com/channel/UCrxuhDqoL4ML3UE8b2J2BBg

A special thank you to this week's sponsors for supporting ShrinkChicks! We have these exclusive offers for our listeners:

Prose: Go to prose.com/shrinkchicks to take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 50% off your first subscription order!

Beis: Get 15% off your first purchase by visiting beistravel.com/SHRINKCHICKS

Athena Club: Go to AthenaClub.com and get 20% off your purchase with code SHRINKCHICKS at checkout!

Master Class: Get an additional 15% off an annual membership at masterclass.com/shrinkchicks

Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at apostrophe.com/SHRINKCHICKS when you use our code SHRINKCHICKS

Quince: Go to quince.com/shrinkchicks to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order!

More episodes from ShrinkChicks