Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart: Extended Family's Role in Strengthening Families | All Together #56

All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast

There’s more than meets the eye with extended families: often distant on the surface, extended families play a significant role in strengthening families. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart to learn more about how the involvement of extended families can reinforce various pillars of the family.

An expert in interpersonal and family communication, Sylvia’s work examines how families communicate during times of uncertainty and relational change. But beyond that, she has graced the pages of various media outlets, from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, and more.

In this episode, Dr. Sylvia discusses the importance of extended family in strengthening family units, emphasizing how their involvement can enhance the emotional well-being of individual members. She highlights positive behaviors that foster these connections and addresses potential challenges, such as cultural differences and boundary-setting within the family.

So, tune in to this episode for valuable insights into navigating the complexities of extended family relationships!

Stay connected with Dr. Sylvia L. Mikucki-Enyart through Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.sylviamikuckienyart/ and TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.sylviamikuckienyart/. Take a visit on her blog at Psychology Today through this link https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communicating-through-change/.

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