Summary:
Family estrangement is a complex and often painful issue that affects many individuals and families. In this session, licensed mental health professionals, coaches, and ministry leaders will explore the multifaceted nature of estrangement, including its causes, emotional impact, and pathways to healing. Participants will be able to describe the complexities of estrangement and its rising prevalence within families. The presenter will provide guidance for navigating estranged relationships using Restoration Therapy (RT), an approach to therapy that utilizes techniques from attachment theory, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to promote behaviors that foster agency in life and relationships. Participants will gain practical tools to build bridges in challenging family relationships, gain insight into effective conflict resolution, and establish healthy boundaries that promote connection and reconciliation.
ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, NAADAC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling