Siegel set up three different sections that he talks about in this reading. He goes through three different attachments that one could have developed growing up. He explains the impact that these attachments have on the brain. He also provides different steps and practices one can use that might have developed an attachment. He talks on Avoidance, Ambivalence, and Disorganization.
I appreciate how he broke down each of these attachments and explained what was going on in the brain. How with avoidance one often has a slower development in the right side of their brain. He speaks on the importance of both sides of the brain, and how important it is for them to develop at the same time.
For this section of the book, I felt that a lot of parents needed to read it. There are so many factors that go into shaping an adolescent into who they are. Parenting is crucial. Parents should be educated in what is going on with development, emotions, or learning in general of an adolescent. Whether you are an adolescent or adult this chapter is also beneficial to read because of the practices that Siegel lays out for those with a history of attachments. One might be reading this book as an adult and notice that they may have one of these attachments, but Siegel expresses it's never too late to change it.
I appreciate how Siegel ends the chapter as well. Because there is so much change going on in a teenager it is important for those in there lives be supportive and encouraging of that change. Assisting them in navigating their attachments
I like how you made sure to mention the important role parents should play in regards to attachment. I believe if they make a conscious effort to help their child at a young age, it can make a night and day difference when they're adults. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you related the book to adults who might be reading it and realize they have attachment issues. I think you are absolutely right that reading this book as an adult could be very beneficial. Great post
ReplyDeleteOne of the most important jobs we have as adults is raise kids and we have really no direction or guidance on how to do that well (unless we are intentional about trying to educate ourselves). Thankfully we also have scripture to guide and teach us how to love and serve our children.
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