You Are Not Your Mother Episode 4

I had a great time talking to Deidre A. Prewitt MS LPCC of ReconnectingColumbus.com about the ways that our relationship with our parents helps shape our relationship with our partners and why it's so important to set boundaries with our families of origin. Deidre had a lot of great things to say including: @5:52 How to know when your "couple bubble" is being violated and what to do about it @10:28 The difference between guilt and shame and what it has to say about the way we're functioning @13:54 Why you need to think about the legacy you're building in your relationship with your partner @16:18 The importance of finding a "guider couple" to inspire growth in your partnership @23:24 On setting boundaries with your inlaws (even if your partner doesn't want to) @30:45 Why it can be so hard to let go of parenting our grown kids @42:57 What you NEED to know if you decide to use your insurance for couples' therapy Learn more about Deirdre and her group practice at her web site ReconnectingColumbus.comMentioned in this episode:TELL ME IT WILL BE OK: The PracticeI invite you to check out TELL ME IT WILL BE OK: The Practice, a guided reflective journaling podcast for parents raising anxious kids in a worried world. This is not a list of things you’re doing wrong. This is not a bunch of one size fits all parenting advice. This is a place to remember what you already know. (And to learn some new stuff along the way.) Each session is approximately 30 minutes. I help us get grounded; share resources, inspiration, and information; and then using thoughtful prompts we journal together to move you forward in your understanding. It also includes access to our own private community. You can sign up for a free sample practice at my site: OpenBookParenting.com