Beyond the Concepts: Applying Psychology to Life - Good Enough Mothering: Healing Through Presence

Welcome to the third episode of Beyond the Concept: Applying Psychology to Life! In this episode, I explore the powerful insights of British psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott and his influential concept of the Good Enough Mother. This idea challenges the pressure to be a perfect parent and highlights the importance of presence, emotional responsiveness, and creating a secure environment for a child’s healthy development.

As a solo mother and a survivor of domestic violence, this concept deeply resonated with me. Winnicott’s work reassures us that being good enough is not only sufficient but essential for emotional and psychological well-being. I discuss how this applies to parenting, healing from trauma, and even therapy, where the idea of a holding environment offers survivors a space to process, rebuild, and ...