195. What Kids Really Need When There’s Betrayal in the Family with Morgan Ellsworth LMFT

About this episode

The episode discusses how betrayal and divorce affect children, particularly teens and young adults, and offers guidance for parents on supporting their emotional needs.

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Morgan Ellsworth for a meaningful conversation about how betrayal and divorce impact kids—especially teens and young adults—and what parents can do to support them as they navigate the emotional aftermath of family change. Divorce can bring relief in some ways, but it can also leave children carrying confusion, grief, loyalty conflicts, and unanswered questions. We talk about what kids are really experiencing beneath the surface, how they interpret the changes happening around them, and why their healing deserves attention right alongside your own. If you’ve ever worried about whether your kids are going to be okay… or wondered if you’ve missed something along the way… this conversation will offer both reassurance and practical direction. You’ll hear insights about creating emotional safety, staying connected during transitions, and helping your children make sense of their story in healthy ways. Even after divorce, your presence, your willingness to listen, and your steadiness can become one of the most powerful anchors in your child’s healing. About Morgan Morgan is a colleague at Choose Recovery Services who specializes in…

People in this episode

Host: Amie Woolsey

Guest: Morgan Ellsworth

Topics covered

• betrayal trauma
• divorce
• children's emotional needs
• family dynamics
• parenting during divorce
• healing after betrayal

Keywords

• betrayal
• divorce
• children
• emotional safety
• parenting
• healing
• family change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Choose Recovery Services

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