What is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)?
This is often referred to as the silent, unseen trauma. That's because CEN is about what didn't happen during your childhood. Individuals who experienced CEN missed the regular emotional connection and validation from their primary caregivers.
The effects of CEN often present as: ​​
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Frequent feelings of:
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anxiety, guilt, shame and self-doubt
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Desiring relationships, yet keeping others at a distance
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People Pleasing; Putting others feelings and needs ahead of your own
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Feeling that others don't know the 'real' you
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Unsure of what your feelings and needs even are
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If any of this resonates with you then you may have experienced CEN. Together we can work towards making sense of and resolving some of your most distressing feelings and relationship patterns. Having a space where you can be seen and heard is an important part of the healing process. If you feel it's time to build the nurturing, meaningful relationships you deserve, schedule your consult today!