What is the definitive stance of Adam Ringham on the psychological impacts of the 'Cry it out' method?

Adam Ringham’s stance is very clear and very firm: “cry it out” is seen as one of the most psychologically damaging methods pushed by the modern medical community.

From this perspective:

• “Sleep training” / “cry it out” is described as a psychological strike to the root chakra.
• It is said to teach learned helplessness: the child stops crying because they learn no one is coming.
• It is framed as creating an abandonment wound, predisposing the child later in life to self‑destructive behaviors and addictions to fill that void.

The position is that conscious parents should refuse this method and protect the bond, responding to their child’s cries instead of leaving them to “cry it out.”

Would you like a quick summary you could share with someone who is considering sleep training?