Help for Adults with Divorced Parents

In this podcast Kent looks at a growing trend in divorce handling called Collaborative Divorce. Instead of the adversarial approach, Sean Cleland explains how collaborative divorce can decrease the negative impact on the kids (young or adult) and the divorcing parents as well. 

Recorded at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Alex and Kent have a lively discussion on the impact of parental divorce and how that impact can be addressed in healthy ways. 

In this podcast, Kent explores how rejection can create a relational "limp."  He looks at: How a physical limp is similar to a relational limp How our fear of abandonment can cause a rejection limp How we can overcome our rejection limp

In this podcast, Kent addresses a secret wish he often hears from adults with divorced parents; that their parents would get back together!  1. Is that normal? 2. Why do we have that wish? 3. How to address it (including avoiding hindsight bias) 4. How God can help with this wish

Kent addresses the do's and don'ts of responding to the news that your parents are divorcing. 

Ann, and ACD,  from Honest Christian Conversations has one with Kent regarding the continuing impact of parental divorce on the kids after they've grown.

Kent shares some of his story to help other adults with divorced parents find the thanks-giving blessings in their own stories. 

Kent Darcie discusses the latest relationship craze and it's implications for adults with divorced parents.

Kent interviews the director of an abortion recovery program. Together they explore the unseen emotional impact of abortion, and share tools for healing. 

Therapist and author Kent Darcie interviews internationally recognized, Kate Spicer, regarding her article "I'm Unmarried and Childless at 54."  The lively and frank discussion explores, through Kate's personal lens, the impact of Father Hunger and other issues that can impact adult children of divorce. 

In this podcast, Kent discusses some similar challenges ACD and ACOA face, why, and what can be done. 

Mother's Day can be challenging for adults with divorced parents. Therapist and author Kent Darcie looks at tough questions like, "what if I don't want to send a card?" This helpful dialog can help you move toward peace with this annual celebration.

Kent reviews how divorce can impact daughters both young and old. 

Kent shares a classic Paul Harvey story that illustrates in very simple terms why the birth of Jesus is so important. 

In this episode, Kent discusses with Leslie Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently the challenges adults with divorced parents can face and how to recover the joy and peace that escapes so many of us during the holidays. 

Kent discusses what boundaries are, why they may be needed with divorced parents, and ways to apply them. 

Leslie Nunnery of the Teach Them Diligently homeschool organization interviews Kent on issues that can affect ADP parents of homeschoolers. 

Kent looks at our desire for apologies and dealing with their absence.  

Kent explores this, often unspoken, question that adults with divorced parents can wrestle with. 

Kent looks at what can cause holiday blues and how to overcome them. 

Kent shares a tool for better communication with our divorced parents. 

Kent shares secrets from a couple who just passed 76 years of marriage. 

Kent explores temptations that vulnerable ACD can experience through the lens of what works and what doesn't.  

Kent helps ACD think through this important decision. 

Kent looks at some of the unique challenges adults with divorced parents can face when their parents die.