Deb McNamara

Faculty member at the Neufeld Institute, specializing in attachment theory and neuroscience. Author of Rest, Play, Grow and Nourished.

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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 15min

Neuroscience of Attachment: satiated connection, rest and play as prerequisites for growth

Deb McNamara, a faculty member at the Neufeld Institute and author of 'Rest, Play, Grow' and 'Nourished', explores the profound impact of attachment in human development. She discusses how attachment is a lifelong necessity, shaping adult relationships through early experiences. The podcast dives into the importance of emotional discomfort in fostering resilience and empathy. McNamara also highlights the therapeutic role of play in emotional understanding and urges for nurturing practices that enhance children's emotional resilience.