THE 2022 MOVING BEYOND FAMILY STRUGGLES SUMMIT:
This amazing event was held onMarch 2-5, 2022.
But You Can Still Get Access!
Learn how to move beyond the pain of family struggles, grieve well, and start living again.
THE 2021 MOVING BEYOND FAMILY STRUGGLES SUMMIT:
FREE ONLINE EVENTMarch 2-5, 2022.
Learn how to move beyond the pain of family struggles, grieve well, and start living again.
The 2022 Summit was held over four days,but you can watch the speakers in any order you choose, and as often as you like!
Part 1
You Are Not Alone
Insight, empathy, and healing steps for those mourning the loss of a relationship in their family.
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Psychologist, Author, and 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
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; how to face adversity and create change.
Shelley Zimmerman
Former San Diego Chief of Police
Part 2
Tools & Strategies
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 & Family Members
Arielle D'Angelo
LGBTQ+ Self-Love Coach and
Founder of WeTheRainbow
Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder and insights into the realities of life with mental health issues.
Anthony Jesse, RN
Author, Blog Writer, and Musician
Healing and recovery from the heartbreak of divorce and 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
Part 3
Tools & Srategies
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 it’s many challenges.
Bill Eddy, LCSW, 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
Healing from estrangement and ongoing family struggles, through mindset and meditation.
Jason Blau, MBA
Mindset Coach and Meditation Teacher
Healing from trauma: The presence of ongoing trauma and the steps to take for healing.
Lynn Fraser
Author, Teacher, and Trauma Coach
Successful communication; Both within family and personal self-talk.
Marcy Amaro, MA, NBC-HWC
Speaker, Educator, and Empowerment Coach
Mapping Estrangement: A complete workshop on how to face and navigate estrangement.
Karl Melvin
Psychotherapist (MIACP)/Family Estrangement Specialist and Speaker
Part 4
Transformation
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
Survive 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
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
The hidden pain of family struggles and estrangement
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.
Discover hope again.
Family estrangement (the emotional or physical separation in family) 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 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.
The 2022 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit: Overcoming Struggles and Separation In Family
The hidden pain of family struggles and estrangement
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.
Discover hope again.
Family estrangement (the emotional or physical separation in family) 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 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.
The 2022 Moving Beyond Family Struggles Summit: Overcoming struggles and separation in family
is a FREE online summit sharing discussions with 24 leading experts in the areas of family estrangement, relationships, mental health, trauma, wellness and life success.
Finding your own strength
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, create healthy boundaries and build a healthier life.
Find your path to wisdom.
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.
Finding you own strength
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, create healthy boundaries and build a healthier life.
Find your path to wisdom.
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.
It’s time to thrive
Too often, fractured family relationships leave us stuck in grief. Because family struggles and 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.
Who it’s for
- Parent & Child
- Brothers & Sisters
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Blended Families
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Grandparents
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Extended Family
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In-laws
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LGBTQ Families
Meet Our Speakers
The 4-Part Roadmap
Part 1:
You Are Not Alone
PART 1 SPEAKERS and TOPICS
Dr. Joshua Coleman
Psychologist, Author, and Speaker
Insight, empathy, and healing steps for those mourning the loss of a relationship in their family.
Harriet Brown
Professor, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Author
Understanding the complex layers of separation in family.
Dr. Kristina Scharp
Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Washington, Director of the Family Communication and Relationships Lab
Facing difficult family transitions, and the ways families cope with major disruptions to their lives.
Seth Forbes
Founder and Executive Director of Together Estranged
Support, help, and resources for all areas of family estrangement, including focus on students and the LGBTQ+ community.
David Lewis
MA Counseling, Founder of You're Not Alone Facebook group
The unspoken truths and challenges of family estrangement, including grief, suicide, and isolation.
Shelley Zimmerman
Former San Diego Chief of Police
The reality of family conflict in the community; how to face adversity and create change.
Part 2:
Tools & Strategies
In Part 2 we learn strategies, steps and frameworks for overcoming some of the most challenging areas of family struggle.
PART 2 SPEAKERS and TOPICS:
Tina Gilbertson
Psychotherapist, Author, and Speaker
Facing ongoing separation in family and the steps to take for healing.
Michelle Cassandra Johnson LCSW 500hr E-RYT, YACEP
Author, Yoga Teacher, Intuitive Healer, and Social Justice Warrior
Healing from individual and collective trauma; aligning the mind, body, spirit, and heart.
Pauline Boss, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Family Therapist
Ambiguous Loss: Building resilience when faced with the trauma of loss without resolution.
Arielle D'Angelo
LGBTQ+ Self-Love Coach and Founder of WeTheRainbow
Raising Awareness For Family Struggles In The LGBTQ+ Community; Support For Individuals & Family Members
Anthony Jesse, RN
Author, Blog Writer, and Musician
Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder and insights into the realities of life with mental health issues.
Barbra Drizin
Educator and Certified Coach
Preparing for the road to reconciliation: What I needed to understand, learn, and do.
Vikki Stark, MFT
Psychotherapist and Author
Healing and recovery from the heartbreak of divorce and broken relationships.
Part 3:
More Tools & Strategies
We continue to learn and grow, gaining more insights and abilities to overcome family struggles.
PART 3 SPEAKERS and TOPICS
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
Codependency: How to break free, learn to love one’s self, and live life more abundantly.
Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq
Therapist and Lawyer
Parental Alienation: What it is, and how to overcome its many challenges.
Karen C.L. Anderson
Master-Certified Life Coach and Author
Facing difficult Mother-Daughter relationships with compassion, self-awareness, and understanding.
Jason Blau, MBA
Mindset Coach and Meditation Teacher
Healing from estrangement and ongoing family struggles, through mindset and meditation.
Lynn Fraser
Author, Teacher, and Trauma Coach
Healing from trauma: The presence of ongoing trauma and the steps to take for healing.
Marcy Amaro, MA, NBC-HWC
Speaker, Educator, and Empowerment Coach
Successful communication; Both within family and personal self-talk.
Karl Melvin
Psychotherapist (MIACP)/Family Estrangement Specialist and Speaker
Part 4:
Transformation
From surviving to thriving! You are worthy of the life you imagine.
PART 4 SPEAKERS and TOPICS
Justin Michael Williams
Author, Speaker, Top-20 Recording Artist
Overcome adversity: Step into the life you were born to live!
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
Finding your way to reconciliation with clarity and compassion.
Nancy Lee Klune
MA, Counseling Psychology and MA, Music Education
Survive alienation and estrangement as a parent, grandparent, or external family member. Discover ways to find peace and happiness again.
Faythe Buchanan, B.SC.(OT)
Therapist, Speaker and Certified Coach
Live anxiety free! Solve problems and face difficulties without anxiety.
Dr. Zoe Shaw
Licensed Therapist, Relationship Expert, and Speaker
How to overcome relationship challenges and heal through self-care and self-talk transformation.
OUR SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN
Meet your Host:
Yasmin Kerkez.
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 how to embrace my circumstances with loving acceptance, overcome grief, and reclaim my life. Now, I want to help others do the same.
Meet your Host:
Yasmin Kerkez.
