This is something one needs to learn during early childhood from their parents or caregivers through a process called ‘co-regulation.’ In this process, the caregiver helps regulate the child’s emotions by giving them space to express their feelings, putting those feelings into words, and explaining the situation. The only challenge is that caregivers themselves must have experienced this kind of support from their own caregivers. Unfortunately, emotions are often viewed as a sign of weakness in society and are frequently dismissed. That’s why many people don’t develop a secure attachment style—one in which emotions are acknowledged and regulated, either independently or with the help of others.
This is something one needs to learn during early childhood from their parents or caregivers through a process called ‘co-regulation.’ In this process, the caregiver helps regulate the child’s emotions by giving them space to express their feelings, putting those feelings into words, and explaining the situation. The only challenge is that caregivers themselves must have experienced this kind of support from their own caregivers. Unfortunately, emotions are often viewed as a sign of weakness in society and are frequently dismissed. That’s why many people don’t develop a secure attachment style—one in which emotions are acknowledged and regulated, either independently or with the help of others.
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