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Aug 28
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Love Over Politics: How to Stay Connecte...

Lisa Mustard
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🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 

🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offeringsPlus, get your first Podcourse half off.

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Have you ever walked away from a family dinner feeling tense, frustrated, or even hurt because of political disagreements? I know I have, and it’s not easy. In this episode, I open up about my own experience of clashing with a loved one over politics and how I used the very tools I teach to protect the relationship and my peace of mind.

Together, we’ll unpack why family political conflicts feel so emotionally charged. It’s rarely just about politics. It’s also about family roles, generational differences, shared history, and even our sense of identity and belonging. I’ll share practical strategies to help you set gentle boundaries, find common ground, and protect your peace without cutting ties.

I’ll also walk you through a simple reflection exercise from my Coping with Political Stress ebook and workbook, and introduce you to the Peaceful Politics AI Companion Guide. This supportive tool is designed for adults over 18 and gives you feedback, self-care strategies, and even helps you practice responses for tough conversations.

And for my fellow therapists, I’ll tell you about my Deep Dive Therapist Conversation Framework, a printable resource with 97 essential questions to help you navigate politics in the therapy room without taking sides.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer path toward protecting both your relationships and your peace of mind, even when you don’t agree.

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