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by Khara Croswaite Brindle (Author)
How can therapists feel prepared to address the possible treatment focus of ruptured maternal relationships in the therapeutic space? Depending on the client, the goal of therapy may be to repair an estranged maternal relationship or to finalize parental estrangement and redefine themself. This book focuses on identifying the estrangement cycle for clinical application with adult women clients by mental health professionals. It provides clinical tools to address the challenges of estrangement and adjustment needs of these clients within the spheres of personal identity, relationships, and grief and loss to promote personal growth and healing in the therapeutic space. It also engages readers by illustrating different stages of estrangement through client vignettes and by providing practical tools for mental health professionals to create 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. The companion resource website can be found here: https: //www.estrangementenergycycle.com
Author Biography
Khara Croswaite Brindle, is a licensed mental health therapist and group practice owner in Denver, Colorado. She holds various roles including financial therapist, TEDx speaker, burnout consultant, published author, and professor. Khara values working with fellow mental health professionals through training, consultation, and clinical supervision, with her greatest joy being her work with driven entrepreneurs, fellow helpers, and perfectionists to help them move from workaholic to well balanced with streamlined strategies that fit their busy lifestyles. Khara is originally from the Pacific Northwest and gets her best ideas when walking outside and being around water. When she's not writing her next book or supporting fellow professional helpers on their own self-discovery journeys, she's playing with her daughter or indulging in gluttonous, gluten-free desserts with her family.
