Rules of Estrangement
What's it about
Feeling heartbroken and confused by your adult child's estrangement? Discover what's really happening and learn the proven strategies you need to heal the rift and rebuild your relationship, even if it feels impossible right now. This is your essential guide to navigating this painful journey. You'll get a step-by-step roadmap from family therapist Dr. Joshua Coleman. Learn the common mistakes to avoid, how to write effective letters of amends, and manage the intense emotions of grief and shame. Start the path toward reconciliation and find peace, with or without your child's reconnection.
Meet the author
Dr. Joshua Coleman is a psychologist with the Council on Contemporary Families and a senior fellow at UC Berkeley, widely recognized as a leading expert on family estrangement. His work stems from his own painful experience with his adult daughter, which inspired him to dedicate his career to helping other parents navigate this complex terrain. Through decades of clinical practice and research, he has developed compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help families heal from rifts and find a path toward reconciliation and understanding.
What's it about
Feeling heartbroken and confused by your adult child's estrangement? Discover what's really happening and learn the proven strategies you need to heal the rift and rebuild your relationship, even if it feels impossible right now. This is your essential guide to navigating this painful journey. You'll get a step-by-step roadmap from family therapist Dr. Joshua Coleman. Learn the common mistakes to avoid, how to write effective letters of amends, and manage the intense emotions of grief and shame. Start the path toward reconciliation and find peace, with or without your child's reconnection.
Meet the author
Dr. Joshua Coleman is a psychologist with the Council on Contemporary Families and a senior fellow at UC Berkeley, widely recognized as a leading expert on family estrangement. His work stems from his own painful experience with his adult daughter, which inspired him to dedicate his career to helping other parents navigate this complex terrain. Through decades of clinical practice and research, he has developed compassionate, evidence-based strategies to help families heal from rifts and find a path toward reconciliation and understanding.
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