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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 47 MIN

Boundaries with Your Adult Child: Stepping Back When You're Used to Being Needed

from Coaching Your Family Relationships · host Tina Gosney

Send us a messageEpisode 216 - Boundaries with Your Adult Child: Stepping Back When You're Used to Being NeededIf you're a parent of an adult child and you're still worrying, managing, advising, and rescuing — this episode is for you. Today we're diving deep into the over-functioning parent dynamic: what it is, why it happens, and what it's really costing both you and your child. Drawing on Bowen Family Systems and attachment research, we unpack the four hidden drivers of parental over-functioning — from distrust and anxiety to identity and fear — and explore what it actually looks like to prepare your child for the road, instead of trying to clear it for them.Click Here to download the free guide: 5 Steps to Take Before Trying to Repair the Relationship with Your Adult Child Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you want support putting what you’re learning into practice, come join The Connection Community in Bridge to Connection. This is the perfect spot where you can learn, connect and get targeted help to start moving your relationship with your adult child in a different direction. Set up a Connection Clarity Call with Tina to see if this is a good fit for you: CLICK HERE TO SET UP A CALL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach.  Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

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