Roots with Rylee

Rylee Carroll

A podcast exploring attachment theory, its impact on development, and how adversity shapes attachment patterns among children. Join us as we dive into the research, stories, and application of therapeutic strategies for fostering healthy relationships. 

Episodes

  1. 12/07/2024

    Part 2 of Exploring Research, Therapeutic Techniques, and Trauma Impact with Dr. Arietta Slade

    In this part 2 episode, we’re joined again by Dr. Arietta Slade as she shares transformative insights into strengthening relationships between parents/caregivers and children through therapeutic techniques. Dr. Slade emphasizes the power of repair and the importance of creating a safe, fear-free environment for healthy connections to thrive. We explore how clinicians can incorporate these techniques in practice to foster deeper healing and understanding with their patients. Dr. Slade highlights the pivotal role parents and caregivers play in creating meaningful change for children by actively participating in the therapeutic process. To conclude, we discuss the crucial need for effectively communicating attachment theory and the significance of early relationships to parents and caregivers, ensuring this essential knowledge reaches all families.   Learn more about Dr. Arietta Slade's work: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/arietta-slade/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/education-and-training/professional-development/minding-the-baby/ Slade, A. (2023). Enhancing Attachment and Reflective Parenting in Clinical Practice. Guilford Press.Flaherty, S. C., Knobf, M. T., Holland, M. L., Slade, A., Nelson, L., & Sadler, L. S. (2024). Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PloS one, 19(5), e0303119. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303119Slade, A., & Sleed, M. (2024). Parental Reflective Functioning on the Parent Development Interview: A narrative review of measurement, association, and future directions. Infant Mental Health Journal, 45(4), 464–480. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22114For a full list of resources, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/adversityandattachmentresource/home

  2. 12/06/2024

    Exploring Research, Therapeutic Techniques, and Trauma Impact with Dr. Arietta Slade

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Arietta Slade, an expert in attachment theory and child development. Dr. Slade shares her journey in the field, offering insights into her groundbreaking work and foundational research in attachment theory. We explore key topics from her latest book, the innovative home-visiting program Minding the Baby, and reflective intervention techniques that strengthen relationships between children and caregivers. Dr. Slade emphasizes the importance of mentalizing, truly seeing and hearing the child, and the power of presence in building meaningful connections. To close Part 1, we examine how trauma and adversity shape attachment, particularly their link to disorganized attachment, providing a thoughtful perspective on understanding and supporting children through these challenges. Learn more about Dr. Arietta Slade's work: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/arietta-slade/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/education-and-training/professional-development/minding-the-baby/ Slade, A. (2023). Enhancing Attachment and Reflective Parenting in Clinical Practice. Guilford Press.Flaherty, S. C., Knobf, M. T., Holland, M. L., Slade, A., Nelson, L., & Sadler, L. S. (2024). Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PloS one, 19(5), e0303119. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303119Slade, A., & Sleed, M. (2024). Parental Reflective Functioning on the Parent Development Interview: A narrative review of measurement, association, and future directions. Infant Mental Health Journal, 45(4), 464–480. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22114For a full list of resources, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/adversityandattachmentresource/home

  3. 12/05/2024

    Understanding Attachment, Adversity and Resilience with Dr. Ross Thompson

    In this enlightening episode, we are joined by expert guest Dr. Ross Thompson. Listen in as we explore attachment theory, starting with its origins and the pioneering work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. We break down the four attachment styles—secure, avoidant, insecure ambivalent and disorganized—examining how they appear in childhood and influence relationships into adulthood. We discuss the crucial bond between a child and their caregiver, highlighting how consistency shapes secure attachments while adversity and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can disrupt development. Finally, we delve into therapeutic interventions that promote healing and foster healthier connections. Join us for an insightful look at the science of attachment, resilience, and growth! Learn more about Dr. Ross Thompson's work: https://psychology.ucdavis.edu/people/ross-thompson Thompson, R. A., & Rowe, S. E. (2023). Developmental dynamics of positive and negative emotion in infancy. Emotion, advance online publication March 2023 https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/emo0001219Thompson, R. A., Simpson, J. A., & Berlin, L. J. (2022). Taking perspective on attachment theory and research: Nine fundamental questions. Attachment & Human Development, 24, 543-560.Thompson, R. A., & Baumrind, D. (2019). Ethics of parenting. In M. H. Bornstein (Ed.), Handbook of parenting (3rd Ed.), Vol. 5. The practice of parenting (pp. 3-33). New York: Taylor & Francis.For a full list of resources, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/adversityandattachmentresource/home

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A podcast exploring attachment theory, its impact on development, and how adversity shapes attachment patterns among children. Join us as we dive into the research, stories, and application of therapeutic strategies for fostering healthy relationships.