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Helping Parents Better Understand Children of Divorce
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Grace Based Families Podcast
July 05, 2023
- Episode 102
- Host: Michelle Broek
- Guest: Lauren Reitsema
Lauren Reitsema shares her experience of growing up with divorced parents and discusses her passion for helping families navigate divorce and preventing relationship trauma for others. She delves into the stages of grief, the challenges of adjusting to new family dynamics, and how well-intentioned optimism from those around us can actually hinder the healing process. Lauren also shares how her proactive approach to marriage and relationship education has led her and her husband to build a strong, confident partnership.
(0:00:06) - Supporting Children of Divorce (9 Minutes)
(0:09:31) - The Grief and Loss of Divorce (5 Minutes)
(0:14:32) - Stages of Grief and Blended Families (7 Minutes)
(0:21:48) - Navigating Divorce and Building Relationship Skills (12 Minutes)
- Resources:
- In Their Shoes by Lauren Reitsema: A book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce.
- Relationship Essentials by Lauren Reitsema: A book that helps people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life.
- Learn more about the Center for Relationship Education:
- Center for Relationship Education: A nonprofit organization that provides accessible relationship skills training for people of all ages and backgrounds. Website: myrelationshipcenter.org
- Find Lauren on social media: facebook.com/authorlaurenreitsema/
- Send your question, comment and prayer requests to: family@gracebasedfamilies.com
- Make a donation at the Grace Based Families website
113 episoder
Manage episode 367932837 series 2772955
Grace Based Families Podcast
July 05, 2023
- Episode 102
- Host: Michelle Broek
- Guest: Lauren Reitsema
Lauren Reitsema shares her experience of growing up with divorced parents and discusses her passion for helping families navigate divorce and preventing relationship trauma for others. She delves into the stages of grief, the challenges of adjusting to new family dynamics, and how well-intentioned optimism from those around us can actually hinder the healing process. Lauren also shares how her proactive approach to marriage and relationship education has led her and her husband to build a strong, confident partnership.
(0:00:06) - Supporting Children of Divorce (9 Minutes)
(0:09:31) - The Grief and Loss of Divorce (5 Minutes)
(0:14:32) - Stages of Grief and Blended Families (7 Minutes)
(0:21:48) - Navigating Divorce and Building Relationship Skills (12 Minutes)
- Resources:
- In Their Shoes by Lauren Reitsema: A book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce.
- Relationship Essentials by Lauren Reitsema: A book that helps people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life.
- Learn more about the Center for Relationship Education:
- Center for Relationship Education: A nonprofit organization that provides accessible relationship skills training for people of all ages and backgrounds. Website: myrelationshipcenter.org
- Find Lauren on social media: facebook.com/authorlaurenreitsema/
- Send your question, comment and prayer requests to: family@gracebasedfamilies.com
- Make a donation at the Grace Based Families website
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