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Purposelessness and Permission

We’ve talked about how having an EC (estranged child) can result in an identity crisis. If you’re not MOM, DAD, GRANDPA or GRANDMA, what identity

Bravery

On top of taking classes and such for my CEUs (continuing education units), I also spend no small amount of time reading and seeking additional

Boundaries

I wanted to take a moment and talk about a frequent topic in our group meetings: Boundaries. A member sent me a good Washington Post writeup

Denial

We discussed the word DENIAL in a recent meeting. Some ECs assume that we are denying our part in the circumstances leading to the estrangement. Are we?

“TV Therapy”

Let’s take a minute and talk about what I have come to call “TV therapy.” As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’m often amused (though sometimes frustrated) by

Radical Acceptance

Our community promotes the principle of Radical Acceptance, a phrase coined by psychologist Marsha Linehan when she created Dialectical Behavioral Therapy back in the 80s.

Forgiveness and Amends

Estrangement is certainly a topic within which we discuss these concepts. Forgiveness means letting go of resentment, anger, and hostility toward someone who treated you

Adapting

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I see many types of distress, from depression and anxiety to addiction and relationship issues. Often in session, we have

Doing the Work

I have a hard question for you. Are you doing the work? You’re here, reading this, maybe participating in our Zoom meetings because you’ve been

Re-introducing: PLACE

We began this program back in March of 2023, and I thought I’d take this opportunity for a re-introduction. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (#64576)

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