Build a more functional family today. In this episode, Whitney breaks down the hallmarks of functional families, how these skills can be learned regardless of how you grew up, and practical steps to get started.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of ...
Build a more functional family today. In this episode, Whitney breaks down the hallmarks of functional families, how these skills can be learned regardless of how you grew up, and practical steps to get started.
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
00:00 Introduction: What Functional Families Actually Look Like
02:31 Admitting When There Are Problems
03:51 Open Communication and Repair
04:37 Being Known Without Performance
05:17 Reliability and Dependability
05:57 Zero Abuse or Neglect
07:21 Unconditional Belonging
09:14 Small Actions You Can Start Today
Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.
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