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THE 2022 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit
Held on March 2-5, 2022
Liberate yourself from the pain of family estrangement. Watch and learn from 25 experts in the fields of Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Emotional Trauma, Mindset Success, and much more.
We discuss family estrangement issues and personal struggles facing individuals, families, parents, children, LGBTQ+, first responders — There are So Many wide-ranging topics, challenges, and areas of healing and growth to explore for ANYONE who is facing family struggles!
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Wounded family relationships are complicated and rarely talked about. Most people suffering from lost or damaged family relationships feel isolated and ashamed, unable to move forward past the pain of estrangement.
Family estrangement is incredibly common, which is why many experts have devoted their lives to helping people take the next step toward healing. We’ve brought together over a dozen authors, psychologists, coaches and acclaimed speakers to teach you how to understand your family dynamics, overcome the pain of loss, and find your joy again.
is an online summit sharing discussions with 25 leading experts in the areas of Family Estrangement, Relationships, Mental Health, Trauma, Wellness, and Life-Success.
You are worthy of a life filled with joy, love and hope. And while your family dynamics may seem impossible to navigate, there are practical tools and principles that you can use to take the next right step.
Break Free: From Surviving to Thriving
is a collection of discussions and presentations with 25 leading relationship and mental health experts to help you break free from the struggles of family estrangement.
Now more than ever, we’re witnessing a wave of individuals who want healthier family relationships.The Summit gathers teachers from all over the world to teach you how to navigate expectations (from society and family), heal heartbreak, and create healthy boundaries that build a healthier life.
Much of our suffering comes from what we don’t know. Family estrangement can feel out of our control, but we can increase our self-awareness, foster joy, and heal relational wounds. By learning from a diverse band of world experts, you’ll gain a wealth of wisdom and find the right next step for you.
Too often, fractured family relationships leave us stuck in grief. Because family estrangement is plagued by shame, we don’t know how to navigate its complexities. But there is reason to have hope: there are tools and practices that we can use to accept our circumstances and live fully. Now’s the time to look forward with hope.
The Summit is designed for anyone who wants to live a rich and fulfilling life, despite a partial or total loss of a close family relationship.
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Before we can take steps toward our future, we need to know to know the many layers of family struggle and how that affects us now. In Day 1, we lay the groundwork to understand a wide range of complex family relationships, and develop a foundation of self-compassion.
part 1 speakers and topics
Insight, empathy, and healing steps for those mourning the loss of a harmonious relationship in their family.
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Psychologist, Author & Speaker
Understanding the complexities and layers of separation in family.
Harriet Brown
Professor, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Author
Facing difficult family transitions, and the ways families cope with major disruptions to their lives.
Dr. Kristina Scharp
Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Washington, Director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab
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part 1 speakers and topics
Support, help, and resources for all areas of family estrangement, including focus on students and the LGBTQ+ community.
Seth Forbes
Founder and Executive Director of Together Estranged
The unspoken truths and challenges of family estrangement, including grief, suicide, and isolation.
David Lewis
MA Counseling, Founder of You're Not Alone Facebook group
The reality of family conflict in the community, and how to face adversity and achieve personal transformation.
Shelley Zimmerman
Former San Diego Chief of Police
Here we learn strategies, steps to take, and frameworks for overcoming some of the most challenging areas of family struggle.
Part 2 speakers and topics
Facing ongoing separation in family, and the steps to take for healing.
Tina Gilbertson
Psychotherapist, Author, and Speaker
Healing from individual and collective trauma; Aligning the Mind, Body, Spirit, and Heart.
Michelle Cassandra Johnson LCSW 500hr E-RYT, YACEP
Author, Yoga Teacher, Intuitive Healer, and Social Justice Warrior
Ambiguous Loss: Building resilience when faced with the trauma of loss without resolution.
Pauline Boss, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Family Therapist
Raising awareness for family struggles in the LGBTQ+ community; Support for individuals and family members.
Arielle D'Angelo
LGBTQ+ Self-Love Coach and Founder of WeTheRainbow
part 2 speakers and topics
Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder and insights into the realities of life with mental health issues.
Anthony Jesse, RN
Author, Blog Writer, and Musician
Healing from the heartbreak of broken relationships.
Vikki Stark, MFT
Psychotherapist and Author
Preparing for the road to reconciliation: What I needed to understand, learn, and do.
Barbra Drizin
Educator and Certified Coach
We continue to learn and grow, gaining more insights and abilities to overcome family struggles.
Part 3 speakers and topics
Codependency: How to break free, learn to love one's self, and live life more abundantly.
Lisa A. Romano
Life Coach and Author Voted #1 Most influential Person of 2020 by Digital Journal, Creator of The 12 Week Breakthrough Coaching Program
Parental Alienation: What it is, and how to overcome its many challenges.
Bill Eddy, LCWS, Esq.
Therapist and Lawyer
Facing difficult Mother-Daughter relationships with compassion, self-awareness, and understanding.
Karen C.L. Anderson
Master-Certified Life Coach and Author
Part 3 speakers and topics
Healing from trauma: The presence of ongoing trauma and the steps to take for healing.
Lynn Fraser
Author, Teacher, and Trauma Coach
Healing from estrangement and ongoing family struggles, through mindset and meditation.
Jason Blau, MBA
Mindset Coach and Meditation Teacher
Successful communication; Both within family and personal self-talk.
Marcy Amaro, MA, NBC-HWC
Speaker, Educator, and Empowerment Coach
Mapping Estrangement: A completel workshop on how to face and navigate estrangement.
Karl Melvin, MA
Psychotherapist (MIACP)/Family Estrangement Specialist and Speaker
From Surviving to Thriving! In Part 4 we learn powerful wisdom from speakers who know the truth of transformation.
Part 4 speakers and topics
Overcome Adversity: Step into the life you were born to live!
Justin Michael Williams
Author, Speaker, Top-20 Recording Artist
Finding your way to reconciliation with clarity and compassion.
Laura Davis
Writing Teacher and Author of The Burning Light Of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story and I Thought I Would Never Speak Again
Surviving alienation and estrangement as a parent, grandparent, or external family member. Discover ways to find peace and happiness again.
Nancy Lee Klune
MA, Counseling Psychology and MA, Music Education
Part 4 speakers and topics
Live anxiety-free! Solve problems and face difficulties without getting anxious.
Faythe Buchanan, B.SC.(OT)
Therapist, Speaker, and Certified Coach
How to overcome relationship challenges and heal through self-care and self-talk transformation.
Dr. Zoe Shaw
Licensed Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert, and Speaker
Meet your Host:
I’m a life coach, speaker and co-founder of Family Support Resources with my husband Michael. We started Family Support Resources out of our passion to shine a light on family struggles that are rarely discussed, and uplift and inspire those experiencing these challenges.
Most people facing family estrangement don’t know where to turn for help. From my own journey through family difficulties, I’ve learned from incredible experts how to embrace my circumstances with loving acceptance, overcome grief, and reclaim my life. Now, I want to offer you access to some of the world’s most devoted teachers and leaders in this area, so that you can start living again.
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