We Are Shaped by the Experiences We’ve Had
Totality Parenting Video Series
Epigenics – Nature and Nurture instead of Nature VS Nurture
- Who We are as Parents, Caregivers, Teacher’s impact those around us. Especially Children
- E.g. Soccer Player or Ballet Dancer
Interests of Parents will impact Children (Sports, business, religion, Spirituality, nutrition)
Bowen Family Systems – Trauma, Losses, Hero’s – Influences
Cultural, Social/Societal or Geographical Influences
- E.g. – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelse – Bringing fathers and Daughters together
- Video Games – Brought me and my father together, Same with my Son
How are children treated/perceived in the Family/Culture?
- Expression – “Children are meant to be seen, but not heard”
- Mentality – “Children should always do what they are told”
- Helicopter Parents
- Mentality – “Never Upset the Child”
Emotional Environment
- Are Emotions Free to be expressed (Safety)?
- Are emotions to be avoided?
- Is big loud/quiet expression welcome in the family/Culture?
- Are there judgements about being emotional in the family?
Mental Environment
- Are certain topics avoided within the family?
- Is curiosity welcomed in the family?
- Is it safe to question what the parents think?
- Are questions asked or are people told what to think?
Beliefs – Combination of Emotions and Thoughts/Ways of Thinking
- Religious
- Cultural Beliefs
- Beliefs about Authority Figures/Governments
- Beliefs about People
- Beliefs about the World
