STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WITH THE PAIN OF ESTRANGEMENT
(this series is presented by Barbra Drizin: see below for Barbra's bio)
FULL SERIES $75 Covid Financial Challenges? Use 50% discount code "Strategies"
INDIVIDUAL WEBINARS: $49 $25
All individual webinars have been reduced to $25 due to ongoing financial challenges with COVID
DATES: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22
TIME: 4:30 PM PST, 5:30 PM MST, 6:30 PM CST, 7:30 PM EDT
Thursday March 11
BARBRA'S JOURNEY + A CLOSER LOOK AT THE FIVE COMMON MISTAKES OF ESTRANGED PARENTS
Barbra's personal journey is a recognition and acknowledgement of Dr. Coleman's "Five Common Mistakes of Estranged Parents." Let's take a closer look at these 5 Mistakes.
This webinar is free.
Thursday March 18
LEARN ABOUT RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
This is the first and most crucial strategy to implement for living with the pain of estrangement.
Radical acceptance is the practice of accepting reality as it is, not as we wish it were.
Learn: What realities do I refuse to accept? What is the result? What is in my control? What is NOT in my control?
How do I Turn My Mind? How do I plan with wise intention?
Thursday March 25
LEARN ABOUT COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
CBT focuses on how your thoughts, feelings and behavior influence each other.
Learn more about how to use these tools to combat painful feelings shame, loss, and guilt.
Thursday April 1
LEARN ABOUT DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT)
The four core skills of DBT are:
Mindfulness - non-judgmentally observing yourself and your surroundings.
Distress Tolerance - dealing with painful situations.
Emotion Regulation - learning to recognize when an emotion is unproductive and changing it into a more productive emotion.
Interpersonal Skills - learning more effective communication skills.
Thursday April 8
LEARN ABOUT ACCEPTANCE COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. The six core processes of ACT are: Acceptance, Cognitive Defusion, Being Present, Self as Context, Values, and Committed Action. An introduction to ACT.
Thursday April 15
LEARN ABOUT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to: Recognize, understand and manage our emotions, Recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others, Being aware that emotions drive our behavior, Understanding that our emotions impact people (positively and negatively), and Learning how to manage emotions. The Four Pillars of Emotional Intelligence are Self Awareness, Self Regulation, Empathy, and Social Skills.
Thursday April 22
LEARN ABOUT MINDFULNESS
The KEY to implementing all the strategies.
An ongoing practice of mindfulness is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety and rumination.
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Mindfulness and the Mind-Body Connection
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Mindfulness of Present Moment Awareness
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Mindfulness of the Breath, of Thoughts, of Emotions, of Words, of Intention, of Relationships
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The Healthy Path of Mindful Eating, Exercise, Rest, and Connection
FULL SERIES $75

ABOUT BARBRA:
It’s been my privilege to work closely with Dr. Coleman since November 2019.
I have a degree in education, a certificate in Positive Psychology / Core Coaching from San Francisco State University, and participate continually in ongoing personal development programs.
My professional experience includes principal of a private elementary school, director of two international English language institutes, Human Resource Manager, owner of an independent, boutique staffing company, and social media solopreneur (speaker, trainer, private instruction, and account management).
I created and administer Dr. Coleman’s private Facebook group now numbering over 1400+ members, facilitate several support groups, and present the “Strategies for Living With The Pain Of Estrangement” webinars.
I present the five-session Facilitator Training program, and compiled the accompanying Facilitator Manual.
As a coach for Parents/Grandparents of Estranged Children (certified by Dr. Coleman), I work with individuals one-on-one with a coaching philosophy of "Accountability and Commitment."
I live in Los Gatos, California, and have 3 daughters and seven precious grandchildren.
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Most importantly, I care about empowering you to radically accept your circumstances
with self-compassion,and mindfully live a strong, meaningful, valuable life.
