Rules of Estrangement: Why Modern Families Fracture and How to Heal

In an article on family estrangement in The Atlantic,* Joshua Coleman points to profound changes in the “rules of family life” over the past half century, a time which is also characterized by the emergence of a culture emphasizing personal growth, self-expression, and protection from harm. In this noontime webinar, Dr. Coleman will describe how  sociological shifts factor into the rise of familial ruptures and provide guidance for families navigating estrangement.

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Joshua Coleman, PhD, is a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area and a senior fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families. In addition to contributing to The Atlantic, he has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American,  CNN, and MarketWatch. His most recent book is Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict.

*The Atlantic, January 2021, “A Shift in American Family Values is Fueling Estrangement”