Going No Contact with Parents | Therapists React to Oprah Panel

Dr. Ashi Manoff and Ajit Samudra, LMFT, react to Oprah’s panel on adult children going no contact with their parents. They provide commentary on the professionals and participants on the show and offer their own perspectives on the phenomenon. They also advocate for family therapy as a means for working through conflict with family members. 00:00 Introduction | Dr. Ashi Manoff and Ajit Samudra, LMFT 01:29 Reaction begins | Oprah panel on going no contact with parents 02:15 No contact in LGBTQ community and chosen family 05:50 Parents and taking responsibility 07:50 Epidemic of “toxic families”? 09:40 Developing flexibility within relationships 12:00 Irresponsible therapists and pathologizing language 15:50 How families impact emotional health and relational style 21:50 Repairing a relationship through time apart 24:00 Defensiveness vs Understanding (What’s beneath the words) 27:00 Parental expectations around marriage and status 31:00 Grief for the imagined future 32:55 When to consider cutting off family | Therapy support #Psychology #Therapy #NoContact #FamilyTherapy #Oprah #TherapistReacts #ReactionVideo #MentalHealth #DrAshiManoff #AjitSamudra Disclaimer This video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy, psychological treatment, clinical advice, or a diagnosis of any individual discussed. The views expressed are professional opinions offered in good faith and should not be considered the definitive truth on any topic. Psychology is an evolving field, and reasonable professionals may hold differing perspectives. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) in the United States, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are outside the United States, please contact your local emergency services or crisis hotline. Copyright & Fair Use Notice This video contains excerpts of copyrighted material that have not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is used for purposes of commentary, criticism, education, analysis, and discussion. The content is transformative in nature, providing provide original psychological commentary, critique, and educational analysis throughout. This use is believed to constitute fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, which permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. All rights to the original content remain with their respective copyright owners. Original video:    • Oprah Explores the Rising Trend of Going N...   CORE Website: core-chicago.com CORE Instagram: @core_psych Dr. Amanda Rios’ Instagram: @dr.amandarios Dr. Ashi’s Instagram: @ashi.psychology