Happiness comes only after your brain believes that you are safe. This is true for all humans and profoundly true for children. This is such an obvious, yet complex concept, and of course, we are talking about emotional safety in relationships, not physical safety. 

That is another entirely different topic. As a parent therapist, I strive to build more safety into the parent/child relationship. Safety in this relationship is key to healthy attachment. Babies come into the world with a full-on accelerator and no brake system. From the very beginning, the infant has a need and will express their need. When the parent or caregiver meets the need, the infant is soothed through co-regulation, and the neural networks for secure attachment and safety grow. 

When the infant/child's needs are meet again, again, again, and again, their brain mirrors that nurturing over time, and eventually, the child/human can meet their own needs through self-regulation. Inside the human psyche a sense of connection to self and groundedness grows. 

If you would like to learn how to create more safety and trust into your relationship with your child, then give me a call.

(626) 755-4059

I offer a free phone consultation to see if I am the right therapist for you or your family.

 My motto: I help parents become the healers in the home.

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