Jonice Webb, a licensed psychologist and leading voice on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), discusses the silent yet profound effects of CEN on adulthood. She explains how CEN isn’t about what parents did, but what they didn’t do, leading to feelings of emptiness and confusion with emotions. Listeners learn about her IAAA method to process feelings and the importance of self-awareness. Jonice also highlights writing as a powerful coping tool, encouraging deeper emotional connection to foster healing and personal growth.
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Choosing Ourselves
We choose who we become through how we respond to life's challenges.
Facing our negative feelings, like greed or hatred, helps us grow.
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Subtle Neglect
Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) involves parents not responding enough to a child's feelings.
CEN is often subtle and not easily remembered, unlike physical abuse.
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CEN Symptoms
Recognize CEN symptoms like discomfort with feelings, self-blame, and emptiness.
Feeling different or having a "fatal flaw" are common experiences.
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This book by Dr. Jonice Webb explores the concept of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), a condition where children do not receive the necessary emotional support from their parents. The book is divided into three parts: Part I explains CEN and the twelve parenting styles that can lead to emotional neglect; Part II describes the ten issues adults with CEN may struggle with; and Part III provides strategies and practical exercises to help readers overcome CEN. Dr. Webb uses relatable examples, checklists, and worksheets to help readers understand and address their emotional neglect. The book emphasizes that CEN is not about blaming parents but about recognizing and changing the patterns that have been passed down through generations[1][3][5].
Jonice Webb is the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)™ awareness. She is a licensed psychologist and has enriched and kindled the discussion of this overlooked and under addressed topic by writing the first self-help book dedicated to CEN recovery titled “Running on Empty: Overcoming Your Childhood Emotional Neglect”
In this episode, Eric and Jonice discuss Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), how it affects us as adults, and how to heal ourselves.
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