This article explores the critical role of nurturing and secure attachment in early childhood development, emphasizing how parental care influences the chemical environment of genes, impacting stress responses and emotional regulation in mammals, including humans. Research highlights that neglect or abuse can cause long-lasting or irreversible damage to the brain, affecting memory and cognition. Secure attachment, facilitated by parental attunement, is essential for proper brain development and emotional well-being throughout life. The article also discusses the importance of social connections in adulthood, with loneliness being detrimental to health.

  • Understand the concept of dyadic regulation and its importance in early childhood development.

  • Identify the effects of early neglect and abuse on brain development and emotional regulation.

  • Recognize the role of parental attunement in fostering secure attachment and its long-term benefits.

  • Explore the intergenerational impact of maternal care on gene expression and stress responses.

  • Learn about the ongoing need for social connections and their significance for mental and physical health in adulthood.

  • Analyze the mechanisms through which nurturing relationships influence brain wiring and emotional well-being throughout life.

Content

    1. WIRED TO CONNECT - Mona Fishbane

    1. The Neuropsychotherapist Issue #3 (Full Issue)

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