The Need for Social Connections has never been greater. I've never been busier than the year 2020 and I believe that many people, particularly first responders and front line workers will have residual side effects long after this health crisis is under control.
Other issues presenting this year were differences of opinion concerning politics, social justice and differences of opinion and attitudes regarding major public health issues.
These issues have divided families and friends across the country.
I hear from young adults who have been "deleted" or "divorced" by their parents who are exhibiting the warning signs of radicalization by social media, the mainstream media as well as alternative news outlets from extremists on the Right and the Left.
This has had a devastating effect on how these young families are navigating "the middle" and how to explain a changing family dynamic to their children. The grief associated with the loss of long term friendships and important familial roles should be addressed in order to learn to cope with them.
If you need assistance navigating the emotional land mines that are showing up in families and friendships across the country, please don't hesitate to reach out for support from a mental health professional a credentialed and certified coach or a clergy /spiritual advisor you can trust for a neutral place to process these events.
Other issues presenting this year were differences of opinion concerning politics, social justice and differences of opinion and attitudes regarding major public health issues.
These issues have divided families and friends across the country.
I hear from young adults who have been "deleted" or "divorced" by their parents who are exhibiting the warning signs of radicalization by social media, the mainstream media as well as alternative news outlets from extremists on the Right and the Left.
This has had a devastating effect on how these young families are navigating "the middle" and how to explain a changing family dynamic to their children. The grief associated with the loss of long term friendships and important familial roles should be addressed in order to learn to cope with them.
If you need assistance navigating the emotional land mines that are showing up in families and friendships across the country, please don't hesitate to reach out for support from a mental health professional a credentialed and certified coach or a clergy /spiritual advisor you can trust for a neutral place to process these events.