Oct. 24, 2025

Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus

Understand the 'emptying out' process for effective communication- Dr David Marcus

Send us a text In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience, shares insights on effective communication strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with young adult children. He discusses the importance of developing a common emotional language and the concept of 'emptying out' to foster emotional connections. Dr. Marcus also touches on the challenges parents face, such as dealing with adult children's in...

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In this episode of ABC's Parenting Adult Children podcast, Dr. David Marcus, a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience, shares insights on effective communication strategies for maintaining healthy relationships with young adult children. He discusses the importance of developing a common emotional language and the concept of 'emptying out' to foster emotional connections. Dr. Marcus also touches on the challenges parents face, such as dealing with adult children's individuation and the need for parents to be a 'soothing presence.

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