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Nov 2019
1h 13m

Matilda: Attachment, Parenting, and Prot...

Popcorn Psychology
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[Content Warning: this episode contains discussions of child abuse] In this episode, we explore the magical modern classic Matilda! We break down the characters of Matilda, Miss Honey, and Ms. Trunchbull and discuss how each character’s upbringing impacts their current functioning and presentation. We also review the concept of protective factors and how this influences the affect of trauma and parenting.

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