The Still Face Experiment (an example of primal panic in children when faced with emotional disconnect from a parent)

Interestingly, a version of “primal panic” is commonly seen in adult relationships when one partner in a bonded pair becomes suddenly emotionally unavailable to the other.

By firstibreathe

Marriage and Family Therapy for Couples & Individuals, Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator, Health/Wellness Consulting/Coaching for individuals and groups. Specializing in relationship distress, medical crisis survivorship, wellness, ​and stress management. Background in Olympic level sports medicine, athletic training, professional cycling. Masters Degree with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy. Teaching Stress Reduction techniques.

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