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The Terri Cole Show

598 Parentified Child Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Impact and Healing

Apr 2, 2024
18:00
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Exploring the types and triggers of parentification in children, the lasting impact on mental health and relationships, and the journey towards healing and self-reparenting. Learn about the effects on adulthood, therapy options, and self-care practices for those affected by parentified child syndrome.
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Quick takeaways

  • Instrumental parentification involves physical tasks like caring for siblings, impacting children's carefree nature and causing chronic stress.
  • Emotional parentification leads to challenges like difficulties with trust, anxiety, and physical symptoms in adulthood, highlighting the need for therapies and self-care.

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Types of Parentification: Instrumental and Emotional

Parentification involves two main types: instrumental and emotional. Instrumental parentification includes physical tasks like caring for siblings, housekeeping, or being a translator for the family. Emotional parentification occurs when children provide emotional comfort or act as therapists or mediators. Both types of parentification place adult responsibilities on children, impacting their carefree nature and creating chronic stress.

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