The Many Simultaneous Transitions Happening in Families
Lots of Areas to Work on Together One of the reasons why working with families on intergenerational transitions is so complex…
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When Family Relationships Become Emotionally Expensive
Weighing the Costs of Being Together Just about every family has at least some members who view themselves as “one big happy…
Who’s In, Who’s Out, and Who Decides?
On Inclusion and Belonging in Groups and Families Regular readers (thanks!) know that I’m involved in a number of groups of…
Where Are We Going? Follow Me!
This week we’re going to an unexpected place, because I hadn’t planned to write about this topic, but feedback from colleagues…
My Highlights from FEC’s Symposium 2026
A Great Vibe and Plenty of Learning Each year I have a few can’t miss events on my calendar that fill me with energy because I…
On Homeostasis, Iteration, and Change in Family Systems
On Homeostasis, Iteration, and Change in Family Systems. Why Slow and Steady Is Often Best The title of this post uses some words…
On Institutional Knowledge in a Family’s Continuity Journey
A couple of weeks ago, I had a few instances where the idea of “institutional knowledge” came to the fore, so I decided that this…
On Gratitude, Feedback, and Deep Connection
Coming off a weekend spent with peers, I’m still basking in the warmth of positivity we all gave one another during our precious…
Just Like His Father, Or Maybe Too Much
On Character Traits Handed Down from Our Parents Following last week’s post Funeral Musings on Family Member Evolvement, this…
Funeral Musings on Family Member Evolvement
So Much Common DNA, So Little Consistency. As someone who spends much of my time thinking about how families function together…
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