<description>&lt;p&gt;When you were a child, you were deeply dependent on your primary caretakers. This means that the development of your brain was contingent upon the level of care and kindness in your family environment. Today I identify the six things you needed from your parents, and give examples of each. The “Big Six” things you needed from your parents include (1) attunement, (2) responsiveness, (3) engagement, (4) ability to regulate your affect, (5) ability to handle your big emotions and (6) willingness to repair harm. To download a free document that explains the Big Six, click &lt;a href= "https://adamyoungcounseling.com/free-documents/"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Place We Find Ourselves

Adam Young | LCSW, MDiv

159 Revisiting the Big Six: What You Needed from Your Parents

JUL 15, 202441 MIN
The Place We Find Ourselves

159 Revisiting the Big Six: What You Needed from Your Parents

JUL 15, 202441 MIN

Description

When you were a child, you were deeply dependent on your primary caretakers. This means that the development of your brain was contingent upon the level of care and kindness in your family environment. Today I identify the six things you needed from your parents, and give examples of each. The “Big Six” things you needed from your parents include (1) attunement, (2) responsiveness, (3) engagement, (4) ability to regulate your affect, (5) ability to handle your big emotions and (6) willingness to repair harm. To download a free document that explains the Big Six, click here.