Overview

Depending on your client, the goal of therapy may be to repair an estranged relationship with their mother or to finalize parental estrangement and redefine themself. How can clinicians feel prepared to address the possible treatment focus of ruptured maternal relationships in the therapeutic space? This book focuses on identifying the estrangement cycle for clinical application with adult women clients by mental health professionals. This resource provides clinical tool to address the challenges of estrangement and adjustment needs of these clients within the spheres of personal identity, relationships, and grief and loss in order to promote personal growth and healing in the therapeutic space. This book engages readers by 1) introducing the estrangement cycle, 2) illustrating different stages of estrangement through client vignettes, and 3) providing practical tools for mental health professionals to offer clients wanting to do therapeutic work around estrangement in a supportive and nonjudgmental space. With this resource, clinicians and clients will feel better equipped with the skills needed to tackle the emotional rollercoaster that is Estrangement Energy.

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Author:   Khara Croswaite Brindle
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9781538174036

ISBN 10:   1538174030
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   23 June 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Structure Identity Protection Author Experience Chapter 1: Estrangement Defined Terms of Estrangement Physical Versus Emotional Estrangement Family Frequency of Estrangement Sibling Estrangement The Stigma of Estrangement Mother-Daughter Estrangement Warning Signs for Daughters Warning Signs for Mothers Cultural Considerations Clinical Considerations Estrangement Explained Chapter 2: Long-Term Effects of Estrangement Symptoms of Estrangement Impact on Partners Impact on Siblings Impact on Children Impact on Other Family Members Impact on Friends and Community Members Chapter 3: Assumptions of Estrangement Selfishness Suddenness Therapist Recommendation Exaggerated Trauma Refusal to Reconcile Too Much Toxic False Memories Mental Health Problems Control over Grandchildren Chapter 4: A Woman’s Worth Mother-Daughter Attachment Partner Attachment Attachment Trauma Abuse Neglect Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Chapter 5: Introduction to The Estrangement Energy Cycle Chapter 6: Cycle of Abuse Power and Control Gaslighting Financial Abuse Generational Trauma Minimizing Scapegoating Caregiving Defective/Denial Superior Parenting Chapter 7: Questioning Shame and Guilt Negative Core Beliefs Self-Doubt Emotion Dysregulation The Burden of Busyness Active Avoidance Self-Criticism Suicidal Ideation Perfectionism Chapter 8: Relationship Rupture Chapter 9: Therapeutic Tools for Estrangement Energy Shutting Down the Inner Critic Experiencing Anticipatory Grief Challenging Ambivalence Exploring Forgiveness Understanding the Fight or Flight Response Addressing Elevated Anxiety Watching for Warning Signs Exploring EMDR Staying Present Chapter 10: Grief and Loss Chapter 11: Discovering Sense of Self Successful Self Trauma Personification Identity Formation Sobriety Versus Recovery Compassionate Touch Reconciled Relationship Positive Role Model Professional Helper Safe Space Chapter 12: Deeper Work Theme #1: What Happened is a Part of Me, But Doesn’t Define Me Theme #2: I Know and Trust Myself Theme #3: I Can Change this Trauma Legacy for My Children Chapter 13: Redefining Self-Worth Chapter 14: Revisiting the Cycle Chapter 15: Treating Men Who Are Estranged Chapter 16: Clinical Competencies in Estrangement Assessment Professionalism Intervention Chapter 17: When Someone You Know is Estranged For Partners For Parents Readiness for Reconciliation Parent Dynamics Shared Grief Supporting Self-Awareness For Siblings For Friends and Community Members DO DON’T Chapter 18: Dating and Estrangement Chapter 19: Life After Estrangement Chapter 20: A Final Look at Estrangement Energy Appendix A: Warning Signs in the Mother-Daughter Relationship Appendix B: The Estrangement Energy Cycle Appendix C: Estrangement Energy Therapeutic Tools Appendix D: Estrangement Clinical Competencies and Self-Assessment Appendix E: Group Processing Questions For Therapeutic Groups For Book Club Discussion References Index About the Author

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A compassionate approach to an issue that is too often seen as taboo and uncomfortable, Khara Croswaite Brindle's book is an essential guide and must-read for clinicians, therapists, life coaches, and other mental health professionals who work with adult daughters estranged from their mothers. Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships thoroughly explores the aptly named Estrangement Energy Cycle through the experiences of several of the author's clients and offers therapeutic tools and practices. This book will also be helpful to anyone who knows, cares about, or loves an adult daughter who is estranged from her mother.--Karen C. L. Anderson, author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration; and the upcoming You Are Not Your Mother: Releasing Generational Trauma & Shame I sincerely recommend Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships: Guiding the Adult Daughter's Healing Journey through the Estrangement Energy Cycle for anyone in the mental health field working with adult clients. This book offers a detailed look at the many different catalysts for an adult daughter to end their relationship with their mother through nine different case studies as well as through the current research on this topic. The case studies allow a mental health professional to step outside of their current perceptions of what causes these types of ruptures by sharing the many different nuances that can play a part. Khara Croswaite Brindle offers a framework and tangible strategies to work with clients considering estrangement from their mother through the Estrangement Energy Cycle. This framework provides mental health professionals a way to conceptualize these cases and walk alongside their clients to determine their next best steps on their healing journey.--Sybil Cumming, Arvada Therapy Solutions, PLLC Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships addresses the complex traumatic fallout when this primary relationship disintegrates. It maintains a delicate neutrality that allows for a range of outcomes including permanent estrangement and the path forward. This is a deeply insightful contribution to our understanding of these dynamics.--Barbara Forgue, LPC, Center For Human Potential This book is simply outstanding. I am impressed with Khara Croswaite Brindle's thorough and engaging writing style, which provides insight and application for healing the wounds of maternal estrangement and difficult mother-daughter relationships. Croswaite Brindle shows passion in writing this book and uses a hope-filled approach to address a difficult topic. As a professional counselor specializing in relationships, I highly recommend Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships to mental healthcare providers and those desiring to experience hope and healing.--Rebecca S. Trouse, MA, LPC, NCC, BCPCC

This book is simply outstanding. I am impressed with Khara Croswaite Brindle's thorough and engaging writing style, which provides insight and application for healing the wounds of maternal estrangement and difficult mother-daughter relationships. Croswaite Brindle shows passion in writing this book and uses a hope-filled approach to address a difficult topic. As a professional counselor specializing in relationships, I highly recommend Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships to mental healthcare providers and those desiring to experience hope and healing.--Rebecca S. Trouse, MA, LPC, NCC, BCPCC

A compassionate approach to an issue that is too often seen as taboo and uncomfortable, Khara Croswaite Brindle's book is an essential guide and must-read for clinicians, therapists, life coaches, and other mental health professionals who work with adult daughters estranged from their mothers. Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships thoroughly explores the aptly named Estrangement Energy Cycle through the experiences of several of the author's clients and offers therapeutic tools and practices. This book will also be helpful to anyone who knows, cares about, or loves an adult daughter who is estranged from her mother. I sincerely recommend Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships: Guiding the Adult Daughter's Healing Journey through the Estrangement Energy Cycle for anyone in the mental health field working with adult clients. This book offers a detailed look at the many different catalysts for adult daughters to end their relationships with their mothers through nine different case studies as well as through the current research on this topic. The case studies allow a mental health professional to step outside of their current perceptions of what causes these types of ruptures by sharing the many different nuances that can play a part. Khara Croswaite Brindle offers a framework and tangible strategies to work with clients considering estrangement from their mother through the Estrangement Energy Cycle. This framework provides mental health professionals with a way to conceptualize these cases and walk alongside their clients to determine their best next steps on their healing journeys. This book is simply outstanding. I am impressed with Khara Croswaite Brindle's thorough and engaging writing style, which provides insight and application for healing the wounds of maternal estrangement and difficult mother-daughter relationships. Croswaite Brindle shows passion in writing this book and uses a hope-filled approach to address a difficult topic. As a professional counselor specializing in relationships, I highly recommend Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships to mental healthcare providers and those desiring to experience hope and healing. Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships addresses the complex traumatic fallout when this primary relationship disintegrates. It maintains a delicate neutrality that allows for a range of outcomes including permanent estrangement and the path forward. This is a deeply insightful contribution to our understanding of these dynamics.

Author Information

Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, is a TEDx Speaker, Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and Burnout Consultant in Denver, Colorado. Khara enjoys various roles as a serial entrepreneur, published author, professional speaker, professor, and Financial Therapist. She values giving back to the next generation of mental health therapists through teaching, consultation, and clinical supervision. Khara has served her community as a dedicated Medicaid provider in mental health for the past decade. Past projects include creating the CACS Suicide Risk Tool for helping professionals and forming Catalively, a nonprofit focused on reducing youth suicide in Colorado. Her greatest joy is engaging driven entrepreneurs, fellow helpers, and perfectionists to move from workaholic to well-balanced with streamlined strategies that fit their busy lifestyles. As a professional who has experienced burnout and burnout recovery already within her career, Khara offers trainings and on-demand courses in burnout prevention and recovery, compassion fatigue, and work-life balance along with her masterclass, workbook, and book series Perfectioneur: From Workaholic to Well-Balanced, an Amazon #1 Best Seller.

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