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Resentment, Forgiveness, & Parental Alienation: How to Heal Generational Trauma
Manage episode 415869904 series 3415638
The dreaded deed of forgiveness: the original ”F” word, to an alienated parent.
In this episode, Shelby shares insights on the pivotal role of forgiveness in healing from the pain parental alienation. She discusses the efficacy of family systems therapy over reunification therapy, drawing from advice received from a former attorney. The episode delves into the complexities of forgiveness, including Shelby's personal journey and struggles with forgiving those involved in alienating her from her child. She emphasizes that forgiveness is not about condoning others' actions but about freeing oneself from anger and resentment. Shelby talks about the importance of recognizing the humanity in those who have hurt us and understanding their actions to move towards forgiveness. She also touches upon the concept of resentment being closely linked to envy, rather than anger. The episode guides listeners on a path to healing, advocating for acknowledging and releasing resentment to reclaim one's life and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
The two articles referenced:
Mending Fences Book
https://www.amazon.com/Mending-Fences-Collaborative-Cognitive-Behavioral-Reunification/dp/1950057186
00:00 Welcome to Beyond the High Road Podcast
00:14 A Message from a Trusted Attorney
01:47 Insights on Family Systems Therapy
03:25 The Power of Forgiveness in Healing
10:11 Understanding Resentment and Its Roots
13:20 The Journey Towards Forgiveness
23:50 Embracing Forgiveness for Freedom
35:59 Final Thoughts on Forgiveness and Moving Forward
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support104 jaksoa
Manage episode 415869904 series 3415638
The dreaded deed of forgiveness: the original ”F” word, to an alienated parent.
In this episode, Shelby shares insights on the pivotal role of forgiveness in healing from the pain parental alienation. She discusses the efficacy of family systems therapy over reunification therapy, drawing from advice received from a former attorney. The episode delves into the complexities of forgiveness, including Shelby's personal journey and struggles with forgiving those involved in alienating her from her child. She emphasizes that forgiveness is not about condoning others' actions but about freeing oneself from anger and resentment. Shelby talks about the importance of recognizing the humanity in those who have hurt us and understanding their actions to move towards forgiveness. She also touches upon the concept of resentment being closely linked to envy, rather than anger. The episode guides listeners on a path to healing, advocating for acknowledging and releasing resentment to reclaim one's life and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
The two articles referenced:
Mending Fences Book
https://www.amazon.com/Mending-Fences-Collaborative-Cognitive-Behavioral-Reunification/dp/1950057186
00:00 Welcome to Beyond the High Road Podcast
00:14 A Message from a Trusted Attorney
01:47 Insights on Family Systems Therapy
03:25 The Power of Forgiveness in Healing
10:11 Understanding Resentment and Its Roots
13:20 The Journey Towards Forgiveness
23:50 Embracing Forgiveness for Freedom
35:59 Final Thoughts on Forgiveness and Moving Forward
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthehighroad/support104 jaksoa
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