Brenda Zane

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  • Building Sustainable Family Connections: The ‘On the Grid’ Approach, with Jen Murphy

Building Sustainable Family Connections: The ‘On the Grid’ Approach, with Jen Murphy

Thursday 8th May 2025

Explore Jen Murphy's innovative 'On the Grid' approach to family therapy, offering comfort and healing in familiar environments.
57 minutes
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Author:
Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Revitalising Family Bonds: Jen Murphy's 'On the Grid' Approach

Episode Overview

  • Jen Murphy introduces the 'On the Grid' approach to family therapy.
  • Focus on shorter, intensive sessions in familiar environments.
  • Exploration of processing speed and its impact on relationships.
  • Strategies for managing overfunctioning within family dynamics.
  • Importance of sustainable connections for lasting family healing.
If one person over-functions, then the other person will just be left to under-function.
Hopestream's latest episode offers a refreshing take on family therapy with Jen Murphy, exploring her innovative 'On the Grid' approach. Host Brenda Zane brings Jen on board to discuss a new way of helping families reconnect and heal in a more comfortable setting than the traditional backcountry expeditions. Jen, a seasoned therapist and family coach, shares her experiences and insights into the dynamics of family relationships, particularly when transitioning from treatment settings.
Her method involves shorter, intensive therapeutic sessions in familiar environments, like vacation homes, blending adventure with comfort. The conversation touches on common family struggles such as rebuilding trust, communication challenges, and the intriguing concept of processing speed - a dynamic that impacts how we relate to each other. Jen's practical advice on managing overfunctioning within relationships is particularly eye-opening.
For those curious about alternative methods to foster sustainable family connections, this episode promises valuable insights and strategies to bring families closer together. Tune in to learn how you can make home a haven for healing and growth.
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