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Is It Just a Phase? Understanding Separation Anxiety in Childhood
Join us as we chat with Jen Gibbons, a clinical counsellor with 14 years of experience and a passion for working with trauma, attachment, and complex mental health. In this insightful episode, Jen defines separation anxiety in young children, exploring its origins in Bowlby's attachment theory and the nuances between typical developmental phases and Separation Anxiety Disorder. She provides effective, practical strategies for families and educators, emphasising co-regulation, validation, and body-based approaches to support children through moments of fear and worry.
Jen powerfully reminds us…
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