This show will be rescheduled to a future date — to be determined — due to breaking news coverage.
Family can be our biggest source of strength. But depending on the family you grew up in, the people who should be on your support team can end up being the greatest drain on your mental health.
You can’t easily walk away from a sibling, parent, uncle, aunt or child who bring you pain and conflict. And if you do, the hurt lingers for years.
So, how do you stop the family drama, or at least learn to cope with it?
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Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three therapists about how unhealthy families shape us and how to break the cycle of dysfunctional relationships.
And we want to hear from you, too.
What family relationships are dragging you down or causing you pain? How do you see yourself repeating patterns you learned as a child with the people close to you today? And, what have you done that’s improved your family relationships?
Call 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour.
Guests:
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Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina and New York Times bestselling author of “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.” Her second book “Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships” was published earlier this year. She also posts daily advice on her Instagram account for more than 1.9 million followers.
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LaReesa Hooper is a therapist and founder of Therapeace Counseling in St. Paul. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
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Shanelle Wenell is a therapist with Therapeace Counseling in St. Paul. She is a licensed associate marriage and family therapist with additional expertise in equine therapy.
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