07: Parenting, Part 2 - Insecurely Attached Kids
07: Parenting, Part 2 - Insecurely Attached Kids

Eden jumps into the topic of parenting with a couple key notes: 1) that insecurely attached parents are at higher risk for parenting struggles which makes doing this attachment work yourself all the more impactful, and 2) that as parents, we don’t have to be perfect — that our imperfect parenting can actually benefit our children. She then gives examples of what a parent with each attachment style (Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized) looks like and tips on how to move toward security.

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Eden Hyder, MA, LPC, LCMHC-QS, EMDR Trained
06: Parenting Part 1, Insecurely Attached Parents
06: Parenting Part 1, Insecurely Attached Parents

Eden jumps into the topic of parenting with a couple key notes: 1) that insecurely attached parents are at higher risk for parenting struggles which makes doing this attachment work yourself all the more impactful, and 2) that as parents, we don’t have to be perfect — that our imperfect parenting can actually benefit our children. She then gives examples of what a parent with each attachment style (Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized) looks like and tips on how to move toward security.

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Eden Hyder, MA, LPC, LCMHC-QS, EMDR Trained
05: Attunement - Parenting Your Inner & Outer Child
05: Attunement - Parenting Your Inner & Outer Child

As adults, we have the bad habit of shutting down a child’s process, and our inner child is no exception. Eden takes us through the 3 dimensions of attuning to your inner and outer child. Attunement is how we create safety in relationship so we can create positive, secure connection. Awareness, empathy and responsiveness allow us as parents (to our children and ourselves) to offer care in a way that nurtures a secure connection in relationships.

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Eden Hyder, MA, LPC, LCMHC-QS, EMDR Trained