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168. Family Therapy in the Age of Estrangement with Lisa Mustard, LMFT

Jun 30, 2025
In this discussion with Lisa Mustard, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and life coach, she unpacks the rising trend of family estrangement among young adults and its roots in political divides. Lisa shares innovative methods like 'podcourses' for therapist education, blending podcasting with self-study. They address challenges in therapy, including parenting styles and divorce impacts on children. The importance of resilience and selecting the right therapist fitting individual needs is emphasized, providing insights for fostering healthier family relationships.
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INSIGHT

Rise of Family Estrangement and Stress

  • Family estrangement among young adults who cut off parents despite good upbringings is rising and underdiscussed.
  • Political stress and anxiety increasingly tear families apart, impeding constructive conversations.
ADVICE

Accessible CE Through Podcourses

  • Therapists can earn NBCC-approved continuing education through Lisa Mustard's affordable podcourses.
  • Podcourses combine free podcast content with paid self-study quizzes and certificates.
INSIGHT

Disparate CE Content Concerns

  • There's a puzzling contrast in approved continuing education reflecting widely different theories and values.
  • Therapists must discern if course content aligns with their practice due to questionable resources.
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