The Father Wound You Didn’t Know You Had
Summary
Dr. Shefali interviews therapist Terry Cole to discuss her new book, *The Father Wound*, which explores how emotional neglect or abuse from fathers impacts daughters' self-worth and relationships. They examine common symptoms like perfectionism and people-pleasing, the concept of co-wounding, and practical steps for parents to break generational trauma.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: SoCal Pumpkins October Patch
Introduction and guest Terry Cole
Sponsor: Citizens Bank
Welcome and book context
Defining the Father Wound
Terry's personal story of neglect
Ambition as a coping mechanism
Father vs. Mother wounds
The concept of co-wounding
Protecting children from abusive fathers
Commercial break
Healing without therapy or confrontation
Mourning the father you wished you had
Practical steps for awareness
Common symptoms and patterns
Advice for mothers to buffer wounds
Guidance for fathers to avoid wounding
Book launch, retreat, and closing
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