I have read the continuum concept. it's an impractical way of parenting in our culture, but i think valuable to look at in terms of what basic human needs are.
I'm personally pro-attachment parenting, which espouses a great deal of the concepts in the book: extended nursing, babywearing, co-sleeping, etc. I think it's just a plain nicer way to have a family.
Nobody needs to speak to a professional to heal. Healing just takes time and everyone does it in a different way. Some people pull away and their better off for it in the end. And others try to ignore the fact. But it's best to cry and remember, (in my opinion). I think people should keep memories for as long as they can.
I lost my grandfather last summer and it broke my heart. I still cry about it, (I just started crying right now). But that's normal. It's fine to grieve.
