Dr. Serena Messina joins me to discuss the importance of secure attachment in children. It is the cornerstone of our relationships and our emotional wellbeing. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Serena has conducted extensive research and practical work on attachment theory. She shares how its focus developed through many studies. For her, attachment theory explains the risk factors for the emotional development of children.She highlights the importance of relationships and emotional regulation in child development, leading to secure attachment. Responsive and sensitive parents pave the way for their children to have more self-esteem and better friendships in middle school.She gives ways to assess attachment based on a parent or a caregivers interaction with children. She also talks about how it manifests in different age groups. She delves into other forms of attachment and their differences from secure attachment.What Youll Learn About The Makings of a Secure Child: - How Dr. Serena studies attachment theory and how she got into it- The evolution of attachment theory over time and its impact- Why attachment theory is helpful in a childs development- How to measure and assess attachment in different age groups- What children need to have a secure attachment- Why there is a need for attachment from cradle to grave- The different categories of attachment- How childhood attachment is linked to self-esteem development- The effect of changes in todays society in a childs attachment- How to value interaction, connection, and quality care as a parent or a caregiverFurthermore, she discusses how psychologists measure attachment in different age groups and help people with insecure attachment through therapy. She pointed out that therapy is also an emotional experience and that people can overcome their attachment problems through proper support and guidance.She then gives her insights on how the state of our society affects how parents and caregivers securely attach to children. Here, she stresses the importance of quality care, whoever it is caring for them.In conclusion, she gives tips on how parents or caregivers can practice self-care to improve their relationships with their children.// FeatureThis episode was sponsored by The Munch Weekly NewsletterSign up today!https://thenourishedchild.com/themunchweeklyThe Shop @ The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/tnc-shop/FREE Resource4 Mealtime Mistakes You Dont Want to Makehttps://jillcastle.lpages.co/mealtime-mistakes// Connect with Dr. Serena MessinaWebsite: http://www.serenamessina.com// ReferencesAbout Attachment Theory- The Strange Situation by B. Saltman (2020), Ballantine Books: New York- Attached by A. Levine and R.S. Heller (2010), Penguin Random House: New York- Podcast: Therapist Uncensored (multiple episode on the different attachment models and how they affect individuals emotional development as well as interaction with others)- The Making and Breaking of Affective Bonds by J. Bowlby (1989), RoutledgeExamples of parenting books based on Attachment Theory- The Emotional Life of the Toddler by A.F. Lieberman (1993, 2018), Simon & Schuster, New York- The Power of Showing up by D. Siegel and T.P. Bryson (2020), Ballantine Books, New York- Example of parenting intervention based on attachment theory: The Circle of Security (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy3EwAQ0lwo)Example of academic works for audience interested in the research- Attachment and Loss by J. Bowlby (1969, 1982), Basic Books, New York- The Handbook of Attachment, 3rd edition by J. Cassidy and P. R. Shaver (2016), The Guilford Press, New YorkAdverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliencewith Dr. Kelly Fradinhttps://thenourishedchild.com/146Brain Development in Early Childhoodwith Dr. Bob Murrayhttps://thenourishedchild.com/brain-development-early-childhood-bob-murray/Child Temperament and Eatingwith Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinkahttps://thenourishedchild.com/148// Follow and Subscribe!Podcast Showhttps://thenourishedchild.com/itunesYouTubehttps://thenourishedchild.com/youtubeSpotifyhttps://thenourishedchild.com/spotifyApple Podcasthttps://thenourishedchild.com/applepodcastStitcherhttps://thenourishedchild.com/stitcherRSShttps://thenourishedchild.com/libsynrss// LinksLearn more about The Nourished Childhttps://thenourishedchild.com/about-usLearn more about Jill Castlehttps://jillcastle.com/about-jillListen to The Nourished Child Podcasthttps://jillcastle.com/podcast// Follow Jill on SocialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenourishedchildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.nourished.childPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pediRDTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/pediRDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillcastle
