Regulation – Grief, Shame, and Urgency

Service Description

Activities will be assigned for work between weekly sessions. Estrangement activates deep emotional pain—grief, shame, fear, and urgency. This workshop helps parents understand and regulate these emotions so they can respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively in ways that may increase distance. 5 weeks: 1 hour meetings Week 1. Family Structure & Background Please briefly describe your family structure (e.g., number of children, ages, marital status, and any significant relationships such as partners or stepfamily dynamics). Week 2. Estrangement Overview Which adult child(ren) are you estranged or distanced from, and what is your current level of contact? Week 3. Emotional Experience What emotions do you experience most often related to this estrangement (e.g., grief, shame, anger, fear, urgency)? Week 4. Triggers & Reactions What situations or thoughts tend to trigger strong emotional reactions for you, and how do you typically respond? Week 5. Biggest Challenge Right Now What feels hardest for you to manage emotionally at this stage?