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Understanding Fatphobia Through The Lens of Attachment Theory

Understanding Fatphobia Through The Lens of Attachment Theory

101:When we’re taught in childhood that certain characteristics - like being fat - may hinder acceptance, we internalize the threat of losing attachment. This is tantamount to death in a child’s mind.

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Jul 19, 2022
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This article began with a great conversation with Ginny Jones, a visionary in understanding eating disorders and their connection to childhood development. Listen to her podcast, ED Parenting, here.

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