Letting Go of Control

Service Description

Activities will be assigned for work between weekly sessions. Parents often struggle with the loss of influence and the uncertainty of estrangement. In this workshop I will help participants understand what motivates control-based behaviors. We will explore strategies to relinquish control while remaining emotionally and relationally available. Both are critical conditions that make reconnection more possible over time. 5 weeks: 1 hour meetings Week 1. What does your adult child say about the role of parental control in your relationship? Describe your perspective of control and its role in your relationship. What are the risks of letting go of control? What are the benefits? Week 2. Strategies and Transitions Strategies to come to terms with the loss of control. What is the difference between influence rather than control? Week 3. Control & Influence What aspects of your circumstances are barriers to letting go of control? Strategies to navigate these barriers. Week 4. Boundaries & Acceptance What boundaries has your adult child set (if any), and which are most difficult for you to accept? Protective vs reciprocal boundaries. Week 5. Looking Ahead What does “staying emotionally available” mean to you right now, and what makes that challenging? Letting go and maintaining openness.