The Family Room (The Quest)

Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
How Can Parents Be More Open in Communicating? (Encore)
Oct 12, 2022
How Can Parents Be More Open in Communicating? (Encore)

Peter Attridge, director of Holy Family Counseling Center


Clinical director of Holy Family Counseling Center, Peter Attridge, joins our co-hosts in an encouraging discussion about communicating, openly and fruitfully, in our families. As the father of three growing girls, Peter shares creative strategies for parenting that are informed, both by his clinical practice, and by personal challenges that we all face which are unique to our times. Peter is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in the State of Georgia and supervises other professional helpers.

As a “cradle Catholic,” Peter’s Catholic worldview, his relationship with Christ the Redeemer, and his devotion to our Lady inform his parenting and his clinical practice. This episode will inspire you to step back from your fears and communicate with those you love, especially children and young people, in an open and faith-filled way.

“Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us!”

Resources

  • Learn about the story of the mission and philosophy of Holy Family Counseling Center (HFCC)

  • Books, retreats, and resources recommended by the clinicians at HFCC

  • Make your own laminated card for your family fridge that gives the child permission to share. In this episode, Peter mentions his creative prompt: “I’m bringing this to you (parent) because I want to tell you something, but I’m afraid that you might not take it well.”

Key Scripture

  • Colossians 3: 21: “Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged.”
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