Emptying Nest Transition
Talk and Course
Designed for parents of kids ages 17 and up, this 90-minute talk and accompanying four-module course will give you the support you need to thrive in the emptying nest transition.
Sad? Excited? Anxious? Proud?
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As you're preparing for your child to leave home, you may be feeling a whole spectrum of emotions (perhaps all on the same day!).​
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The empty nest period is typically defined as the time after the final child has left home. But each stage as the nest is emptying has its own challenges.​
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Whether your first or only child is leaving home, or you're a parent of multiple children who is anticipating another departure, you're not alone if you're finding this time to be difficult.
Education, community, and support can help you navigate this emotionally complex transition with greater grace and ease.
It's weird
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Talk to any parent whose child has left home or is preparing to leave, and you're likely to hear them describe it as a weird time.
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The structure of your family as you've known it for 18+ years will completely change overnight, and it can be hard to adjust.
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​Research has shown that support helps parents better navigate the complex emotions of the empty nest transition.
About the talk​
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In this interactive talk, you'll learn best practices to prepare for your child's departure and the shift in your family dynamic and self-identity that follows. I'll guide you in simple mindfulness practices designed to support you in building your capacity for emotional regulation. You'll also have structured opportunities to connect with other parents on specific topics related to this big transition.
After the talk, all participants will be given complimentary access to an informative four-module course that offers concrete tips and exercises to help you process complex feelings on your own timeline. ​
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​Past participants have said the information and conversations helped them feel more balanced and prepared for whatever phase of the emptying nest transition they were facing.​
Research shows that support helps parents better navigate the complex emotions of the emptying nest transition.
​About the course
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​​I've designed this four-module course to build upon the information shared in the talk so you can keep the learning and exploration going. With helpful tips and best practices from the research, each module will take you through what you need to know about the various stages of the emptying nest transition, and how your unique life circumstances may be impacting your experience.
Below is an overview of the module topics. Participants who attend the talk will be given complementary access to the complete course as a PDF to download and move through at your own pace. The course also includes access to recordings of mindfulness practices to enhance your regulation skills.
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Module 1: Stages of the shift and moving beyond pathology
​​Module 2: Exploring grief and models for support
​Module 3: Relationship changes and your evolving self-identity
Module 4: Preparing for the big day and next steps in your process
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Schedule a talk for your group​
Contact me to learn more or to schedule a talk for your school, book club, or parent group.​