S3/Ep 13: Is Cutting Off Family Weakness Or Wisdom? ? The Psychology of Family Estrangement
About this episode
The episode explores the complexities of family estrangement and how to navigate it with dignity and compassion.
Family estrangement is one of the most quietly common—and profoundly misunderstood—experiences in modern life. With 38% of American adults currently estranged from at least one family member, the question is no longer if this is happening in our communities, but how we help people navigate it with dignity, clarity, and compassion. Dr. Celeste Simmons, [https://drcelestephd.com/]Family Forensic Psychologist and expert at the intersection of mental health, family resilience, and the court system, shares what estrangement really looks like and what it means to protect your wellbeing when the relationship causing harm is the one you were born into.
People in this episode
Host: Cynthia Ramsaran
Guest: Dr. Celeste Simmons
Topics covered
- family estrangement
- mental health
- family resilience
- wellbeing
- psychology
- navigating relationships
Keywords
- family estrangement
- mental health
- wellbeing
- family relationships
- psychology
- Dr. Celeste Simmons
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Family Forensic Psychologist, drcelestephd.com
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