What is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)? How does it happen and what are its lasting effects?
Many people think that since their parents were very good people, they could not have experienced CEN. However, it pays to look deeper, especially if you are someone who tends to feel empty and/or disconnected inside.
one of the most surprising things about childhood emotional neglect is that the parents are often good and loving people. Many are trying their very best to raise their children well. But they cannot give their children what they never received themselves: emotional awareness, emotional education,
and emotional validation.
– Dr. Jonice Webb
This brief article (link below) by Dr. Jonice Webb includes an excerpt from her book, Running On Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships, which explains a bit more about CEN and offers some guidance for people who think they might have experienced it.
Follow the link below to discover whether CEN sounds like something that might have impacted your life.
If it resonates for you, feel free to comment your thoughts below, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are interested in therapy to help you process your experiences and re-connect to your truest self.
Good article!