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The Parentified Child

Nivida Chandra, Psychologist and Researcher

The Parentified Child

Nivida Chandra, Psychologist and Researcher

Psychologist Nivida Chandra shares the phenomenon of parentification, where children take on adult responsibilities to care for their parents, and its long-term effects on their lives. She suggests healing approaches that include: reparenting oneself, resetting boundaries with parents, and finding support and validation in healthy relationships.