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Reflective Functioning: The Key to Attachment with Dr. Howard Steele

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Reflective Functioning and Attachment in Parenting

This chapter examines the vital link between a mother's reflective functioning and her child's attachment security. It highlights how reflective functioning, particularly in mothers facing adversity, can predict healthier attachment styles in infants. The discussion underscores the importance of psychological awareness in parenting and the need for nurturing open communication to foster resilience in children.

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