Why Emotional Expression Is Essential for Every Child’s Development

In this powerful short, Dr. Gabor Maté reveals why the freedom to express emotions isn’t just a luxury for children—it’s an essential, irreducible need. From joy and anger to sadness and grief, every emotion has a place in the developing brain. But when children are denied the space to feel fully, they’re forced to suppress parts of themselves just to maintain connection.

This suppression doesn't disappear—it becomes a silent blueprint for emotional disconnection in adulthood. Dr. Maté explains how emotional repression shapes the brain, alters behavior, and sets the stage for anxiety, depression, and a lost sense of self.

By honoring a child’s natural emotional wiring, we don’t just support their development—we protect their wholeness.

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