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How Early Bonds Shape Children: Identity, Attachment & Peer Influence
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Before They Ask “Who Am I?” They Ask “Who Loves Me?”
Long before children wrestle with questions about gender, they’re asking deeper ones: Am I safe? Am I seen? Do I belong?
Join Dr. Andrew Sodergren—clinical psychologist and Director at Ruah Woods Institute—for a powerful webinar on how the earliest relationships in a child’s life shape their developing identity. From parental bonds to peer influence, this session will explore the root causes behind today’s gender confusion and offer a compassionate, grounded response.
Format: 20-25 minute presentation, followed by Live Q&A
When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025. 7-8pm EST.
Questions to be explored:
- Why early emotional bonds are crucial to identity development
- How peer culture influences gender and self-understanding
- What the latest research—and theology—say about gender dysphoria
- Practical wisdom for parents, pastors, and professionals
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Our Speaker
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Psy.D.
Dr. Andrew Sodergren is a Catholic clinical psychologist and Director of Psychological Services at Ruah Woods Institute, home to the first K–12 Theology of the Body curriculum. His work focuses on integrating Catholic anthropology with psychology, especially in matters of gender, identity, and family. He’s a contributor to Sexual Identity and Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice, and a regular columnist for The Catholic Telegraph.
