Learning to Accept Your Family for Who They Are

There comes a point in our lives when we realize that our parents and our children are not exactly who we thought they would be - they're flawed, imperfect, and perhaps incredibly irritating, but we have to accept them as they are because the alternative is just being constantly angry and giving ourselves tension headaches and ulcers.And if you're thinking...yes 100% absolutely but how exactly do we learn to accept our family, then get your headphones on because this episode is for you.Today we're chatting about why people struggle with acceptance and the conflicting feelings it can bring up. We cover how our idealizations about our parents when we’re children can impact how we view them as we age, why we need to focus on 'overall', practicing positive thinking, and why only you can shift your perspective.We also talk about how children understand when they're not being accepted (even if it's not spoken), the importance of self-reflection, and why we need to be kinder to our families - and not save the 'good stuff' for strangers.About Your Hosts: Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.Note:Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.Other Stuff:Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcastSubmit your topic ideas and questions here.