New research finds that parent-adolescent bonding impacts your health long-term.
Here’s how and why that matters.
This throw in of connection can evenhelp kids overcome adversity growing up.
But a healthy bond with parents isnt just vital to early development.
The study was conducted over a period of 14 years and involved more than 15,000 adults.
They filled out questionnaires about their relationships with their primary caregivers when they were between 12 and 17 years-old.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
The study also found lower levels of unexpected pregnancy among the people who reported positive relationships with their parents.
Dr. Ford and her colleagues looked at people whofunctionedin parental roles as well, not just mothers and fathers.
But what if healthy parent-adolescent bonding wasnt your reality?
What does that look like?
Therapy, includinginner childandinner teen work, can help.
She also says reading self-help books can help, too.
As an EMDR clinician, I also find this a very helpful approach when trauma has occurred.
However, youdohave some degree of control of the future.
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