The Place We Find Ourselves 158 The Critical Relationship Between Attachment and Affect Regulation
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Jul 1, 2024 Discover how your childhood attachment experiences shape emotional regulation in adulthood. The podcast dives into the neuroscience behind attachment, highlighting the vital role caregivers play in developing emotional resilience. Learn about neural connectivity and how it influences affect regulation, showcasing the impact of myelination on emotional well-being. Gain insights into the importance of secure attachment for self-regulation and seeking help from others. This conversation sheds light on the connections between our past and present emotions.
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The Importance of Parental Relationships
- Your relationship with your parents is the most significant plot line of your life story.
- It sets the trajectory for your life due to its impact on your brain development.
Two Laws of Neurobiological Development
- Relationships shape brain development more than any other factor.
- Early life experiences have the most significant impact on brain development.
What is Attachment?
- Attachment is the emotional bond you develop with close people.
- Secure attachment develops from attuned, responsive, and engaged caregivers.