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The Thais Gibson Podcast
FEARFUL AVOIDANT: 11 Signs Your Attachment Trauma is Rooted in PARENTIFICATION
Jan 9, 2025
Explore the profound effects of parentification as children take on adult roles, impacting their future relationships. Discover the signs of having been parentified and how it creates challenges in setting boundaries and trusting others. Learn about the two types of parentification—emotional and instrumental—and their long-lasting effects on emotional health. Gain practical tools for healing and reclaiming emotional freedom, paving the way for balanced and fulfilling connections in adulthood.
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- Parentification deeply impacts attachment styles, leading to difficulties in setting boundaries and trusting others in adult relationships.
- Emotional and instrumental parentification can result in over-giving behavior and feelings of burnout, complicating interpersonal connections.
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Understanding Parentification
Parentification occurs when children take on roles typically held by parents, often due to emotional or instrumental responsibilities thrust upon them. Emotional parentification involves a child acting as a caretaker for a parent's emotional needs, while instrumental parentification involves caring for siblings or performing household tasks due to a parent's overwhelming burden. This dynamic not only disrupts normal childhood development but also ingrains patterns of caretaking that can lead to unhealthy adult relationships, marked by fear of abandonment or obligation to meet others' needs. Recognizing the forms and impacts of parentification is crucial for understanding its long-lasting effects on emotional health and relational dynamics.
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