Transitions Individual & Couple’s Counseling and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Harrisonburg, Virginia — Make Changes that Last

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1668012863Securely attached children are given space to experience painful feelings. When Jorge…didn’t get a part in the school play, he was devastated. Instead of telling him not to be upset or that “there’s always next year,” his empathic parents validated his feelings by saying something along the lines of “I’m so sorry. Of course you’re devastated, I know this meant a lot to you.” They used an authentic and emotionally engaged tone (which is only possible if the feelings behind the words are real) and if Jorge needed to cry, they held him while he let out the tears. Later when he had vented and grieved his loss, they moved into a problem-solving approach and looked into [options for him]. But if they hadn’t gone into problem-solving mode, that would have been fine, too. Not every problem can be solved.

Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime, by Julie Menanno

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