162. Overgeneralizing and Catastrophizing

The Reconnection Club Podcast

Following on from RC Podcast Episode 160 (see episode links below), Tina tackles two more cognitive distortions, or mental mistakes, that can make an unwanted estrangement feel even worse than it already does.

In this equally eye-opening episode, Tina offers multiple examples of overgeneralizing and catastrophizing in the context of estrangement from adult children. She explains how parents' personal histories can predispose them to these psychological pitfalls through no fault of their own.

As always, there are practical suggestions for overcoming cognitive distortions and the chronic stress they tend to fuel.

For more on coping with, understanding, and effectively addressing estrangement from estranged adult children, read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child.

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EPISODE LINKS:

RC Podcast Episode 160: Emotional Reasoning RC Podcast Episode 20: What Your Child’s Silence Really Means Feeling Good by David Burns

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