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Cecily’s Window to the World

17th February, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Based on prenatal and perinatal psychology (PPN) research and writings, synthesized with my personal and professional experience with parents, babies, and young children, my view is that the two most vital traits to foster in children is the sense of knowing who they are and why they are here (ultimately to love and be loved). Attachment literature refers to this as a secure base, a secure sense of self. PPN therapists and practitioners have provided anecdotal reports and clinical research that indicate support during the prenatal and perinatal period promotes a coherent sense of identity evident in life choices and behaviors of children. It seems, if we are to foster healthy world citizens who comprise a coherent society then it is our responsibility to proactively develop and raise babies and children from a base of secure attachment.

Literature, research, and neurobioloy point to the understanding that a person’s belief that she/he is inherently safe in this world, and that their existence is a valuable, contributing factor to the whole, starts prenatally. Children can be born and raised with a sense of self intact, ready to continue building their character and strengthening their clarity of purpose and contribution. Children who grow to be adults who can think for themselves and ingeniously problem solve are able to innovate world-enhancing concepts and methods.

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This material was excerpted from Cecily’s master’s thesis (minus citations). If you wish to reference Cecily’s thoughts, research, and writing in communication with others it is necessary to get permission in writing first.  Request Permission