Relationships as Parents

• What are internal working models?

  Mental blueprints for relationship expectations
• What are the four main attachment styles?

  Secure, Insecure-Avoidant, Insecure-Resistant, Disorganized
• How do attachment styles develop?

  From early childhood experiences
• What characterizes the Secure attachment style?

  Parents are sensitive and responsive
• What impact does Authoritative parenting have on children?

  Self-disciplined and adaptable
• What is the impact of Permissive parenting on children?

  May be impulsive or lacking in responsibility
• How do internal working models develop?

  Based on attachment to parents during childhood
• What impact does Uninvolved parenting have on children?

  Can be emotionally detached and insecure
• What begins the parent-child relationship?

  Attachment
• What is the outcome of Insecure-Avoidant attachment style?

  Children become independent and withdrawn
• What is the impact of Disorganized attachment style on children?

  Children become confused and fearful
• What are internal working models?

  They shape future relationships
• How do internal working models influence interactions with others throughout life?

  They shape expectations and interaction styles
• How does the internal working model influence a child's development?

  It guides their interactions and behavior as they grow
• What effect does a secure attachment have on internal working models?

  Encourages trust and healthy relationship behaviors
• What characterizes authoritarian parenting style?

  Strict rules, obedience over discussion
• How does authoritative parenting differ from authoritarian parenting?

  It balances control and warmth, promotes communication
• What describes the Permissive parenting style?

  Low control, high responsiveness
• What happens if a person has an insecure attachment?

  They may develop anxious or avoidant relationship models
• What are the mental health effects of a secure attachment style?

  • Positive mood
  • High self-esteem
  • Stable relationships
• What are the four main parenting styles and their impacts on children?

  • Authoritarian: High control, low responsiveness
  • Impact: Obedient but may lack independence or creativity
  • Authoritative: High control, high responsiveness
  • Impact: Self-disciplined and adaptable
  • Permissive: Low control, high responsiveness
  • Impact: May be impulsive or lacking in responsibility
  • Uninvolved: Low control, low responsiveness
  • Impact: Can be emotionally detached and insecure
• What is the definition of parent-child relationships?

  Close bond between parents and children
• What feelings might an anxious person experience in relationships?

  Insecurity and craving excessive validation
• What characterizes the Uninvolved parenting style?

  Low control, low responsiveness
• How do secure children manage their emotions?

  They can manage emotions effectively
• How does attachment impact child development?

  It shapes cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, and social skills
• What cognitive abilities are fostered by secure attachment?

  Problem-solving skills and cognitive flexibility
• What are the characteristics of each attachment style and their parental patterns?

  • Secure: Sensitive and responsive parents; trust in relationships
  • Insecure-Avoidant: Emotionally unavailable parents; independence and withdrawal
  • Insecure-Resistant: Inconsistent parents; anxious and clingy behaviors
  • Disorganized: Frightening or abusive parents; confusion and fear
• What are the mental health effects of an avoidant attachment style?

  • Independent
  • May avoid intimacy
  • Manages stress alone
• What are the mental health effects of an anxious attachment style?

  • High anxiety
  • Low self-esteem
  • Craves constant reassurance
• How does attachment style influence mental health?

  By shaping your internal working model
• Why are parent-child relationships crucial?

  They are crucial for healthy development
• What are the key aspects of parent-child relationships?

  • Close bond between parents and children
  • Crucial for healthy development
  • Begins with attachment
  • Influences interactions with caregivers
  • Shapes internal working models
  • Different bonds shape personality and behavior
• How does attachment influence children?

  It influences interactions with caregivers
• How does an anxious attachment style affect a person's relationship needs?

  It creates a need for constant reassurance and validation
• What shapes a child's personality and behavior?

  Different parent-child bonds
• Why is it important to understand the effects of attachment styles?

  To identify and address mental health challenges
• How does Insecure-Resistant attachment style affect children?

  Children exhibit anxious and clingy behaviors
• What can result from uninvolved parenting?

  Can lead to insecure attachment
• What shapes how you approach romantic relationships?

  Your attachment style from childhood