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Family DisappearedAuthor: Lawrence Joss
Have you lost contact with your child? What about your parent, or grandparent, sibling, or any other family member? You might be experiencing estrangement, alienation, or erasure. All of these terms speak to the trauma and dysfunction that so many families face. A family is a complex living and breathing system. Each member plays a role in the family dynamic. When families carry generational trauma and/or experience new trauma, challenges, or dysfunction, this can result in a break in the family system. These reaction strategies are habitual and very often interwoven into every aspect of how our family interacts. Hi! Im Lawrence Joss and Ive learned that I need to cultivate a spiritual, emotional, and physical relationship with myself in order to have healthy relationships with others and everything in my life. It is my mission to help you create and nurture that relationship with yourself first and provide you with tools that might help you heal and strengthen family relationships. This podcast is an opportunity to explore our healing journey together through the complexities of our families.Welcome to the FAMILY DISAPPEARED podcast.For more information, visit:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss Language: en-us Genres: Education, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Equine Therapy, Polyvagal Theory & Healing Parental Alienation w/ Dr. Rebecca Bailey Part 1 - Episode 128
Monday, 12 January, 2026
This conversation explores the profound impact of equine therapy on emotional healing, particularly in the context of family dynamics and parental alienation. The discussion highlights how working with horses can help individuals understand their nervous systems, build trust, and navigate complex emotions. Through engaging stories and insights, the speakers illustrate the unique therapeutic process that equine therapy offers, emphasizing the importance of co-regulation, humor, and the unpredictability of life in the healing journey.Key TakeawaysEquine therapy helps individuals learn about their own nervous system.The presence of horses can facilitate emotional safety and connection.Children often project their feelings onto horses, aiding in therapy.Building trust with horses reflects the importance of boundaries in relationships.Humor can be a powerful tool in therapeutic settings.Equine therapy can help navigate high-conflict family dynamics.The process of co-regulation is essential for emotional healing.Horses model the ability to calm down after being startled.Therapy with horses allows access to emotions that traditional methods may not reach.The unpredictability of life is mirrored in the interactions with horses.Chapters00:00 - Understanding Equine Therapy and Its Context 02:54 - The Role of the Nervous System in Therapy 05:50 - Equine Therapy: A Unique Approach to Healing 08:44 - The Connection Between Horses and Human Emotions 12:05 - Navigating Family Dynamics Through Equine Therapy 14:51 - Practical Applications of Equine Therapy 18:03 - The Impact of Trauma on Children and Families 20:48 - Building Trust and Boundaries with Horses 23:45 - The Unpredictability of Life and Therapy 26:52 - Conclusion: The Healing Power of HorsesIf you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:Email - familydisappeared@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss(All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)Connect with Dr. Rebecca Bailey:https://polyvagalequineinstitute.comPlease donate to support PAA programs:https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom partThis podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-hostGlaze Gonzales- Podcast ManagerConnect with Lawrence Joss:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com
