During this time of year, there’s a lot of talk about gathering with loved ones, but what does that mean for those who are estranged from their families? This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Gina Moffa, a licensed clinical social worker and author of Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss. Gina, who specializes in grief and loss, trauma, and painful life transitions, discusses estrangement during the holidays and offers tips for self-care as well as advice for those who know someone struggling with estrangement.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What it means to be estranged from family and some of the most common reasons for it.
- Why estrangement has become more prevalent in current times.
- Healthy ways to manage estrangement and how friends can offer support.
Discover Gina’s book, Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss here.
Visit Gina’s website.
Follow along with this episode’s transcript by clicking here.
Follow Gina on social media:
- Instagram: @ginamoffalcsw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginamoffalcsw/
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