"Structural Family Therapy" --- I've never heard that term but I'm intrigued! I appreciate this article and resonate with a lot of what you wrote in there. In particular, this sentence: "Instead of fostering independence, they provide endless emotional accommodation." I think the overall dynamic you're describing is so unfair to kids because it really deprives them of opportunities to grow and mature into competent and confident adults who can have strong self-esteem based on a true sense of capability and resilience. I published a newsletter this week picking up on a similar theme but also addressing the way "neurodivergence" comes into the mix based on my experience as an adoptive parent to some kids with special needs. I'd love for you to give it a read if you're interested: https://notjustmyown.substack.com/p/the-dangers-of-developmental-munchausen?r=1ezccm
Hey Gretchen! Absolutely! I see all to often attachment and emotional attunement as it is well intentioned is stifling independence and emotional resilience. I am definitely going to check out the article you wrote. Feel free to share with anyone else who may benefit!
"Structural Family Therapy" --- I've never heard that term but I'm intrigued! I appreciate this article and resonate with a lot of what you wrote in there. In particular, this sentence: "Instead of fostering independence, they provide endless emotional accommodation." I think the overall dynamic you're describing is so unfair to kids because it really deprives them of opportunities to grow and mature into competent and confident adults who can have strong self-esteem based on a true sense of capability and resilience. I published a newsletter this week picking up on a similar theme but also addressing the way "neurodivergence" comes into the mix based on my experience as an adoptive parent to some kids with special needs. I'd love for you to give it a read if you're interested: https://notjustmyown.substack.com/p/the-dangers-of-developmental-munchausen?r=1ezccm
Hey Gretchen! Absolutely! I see all to often attachment and emotional attunement as it is well intentioned is stifling independence and emotional resilience. I am definitely going to check out the article you wrote. Feel free to share with anyone else who may benefit!