What happens when you realize the way you were parented is now affecting how you parent?
Licensed therapist and author Whitney Goodman, LMFT (@sitwithwhit) joins Help Them Bloom with Evelyn Mandel to explore the challenges adult children face when navigating relationships with emotionally immature parents.
Together, they unpack the emotional toll of boundary violations, the patterns that persist across generations, and how becoming a parent can resurface unresolved childhood wounds. Whitney shares powerful insights from her clinical practice, offering guidance on reclaiming personal power, setting and adjusting boundaries, and working toward repair—even in the most complicated family dynamics.
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TAKEAWAYS:
-Emotional immaturity is a leading cause of estrangement.
-Healthy boundaries are essential for maintaining relationships.
-Apologizing to children can strengthen parent-child relationships.
-Recognizing boundary violations is crucial for emotional health.
-Parenthood can trigger unresolved childhood issues. It's important to empower children to express their needs.
-Flexibility in boundaries is necessary as families evolve.
-Repairing relationships after conflict is vital for connection.
-Cultural norms influence how boundaries are perceived in families.
-Therapy can help individuals navigate complex family dynamics.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Estrangement
05:01 The Importance of Healthy Boundaries
10:10 Recognizing Boundary Violations
21:33 Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Children
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