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OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball and leading therapists

77 - DADDY ISSUES PT. 1 - Exploring The Father Wound & the 'Emotionally Unavailable' Father

Feb 20, 2023
50:51
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Stephanie Therapy, a psychotherapist specializing in childhood trauma and parental wounding, joins Louise to explore the foundations of 'Daddy Issues' in a 3 part series. They discuss the difference between Daddy Issues and the Father Wound, emotional unavailability of fathers, the impact of the father wound on relationships, and the 4 types of emotional parent. They also touch on unpacking the father wound, reparenting, and healing from the father wound.
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Quick takeaways

  • Acknowledging the impact of the father wound involves recognizing the perceived deficiency of love from a parent, rather than a father being a monster.
  • Understanding one's emotional interpretations and their influence on relationships and self-perception is crucial in addressing the father wound and breaking unhealthy cycles.

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Understanding the Father Wound

The episode explores the concept of the father wound and the impact it has on individuals, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the father's role in shaping our lives. It emphasizes that the father wound does not require a father being a monster; rather, it can result from a perceived deficiency of love from a parent. The discussion distinguishes between the father wound and daddy issues, highlighting how they differ in their implications and societal perception. It encourages listeners to engage in self-compassion and explore their own experiences and interpretations to break unhealthy cycles.

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