Lots of misinformation around about attachment. It isn't about breastfeeding and bed sharing. It's about feeling soothed and regulated in proximity to close figures in your life.
If you don't have a secure attachment growing up, you usually struggle to feel secure with others as an adult.
But an insecure attachment style is not a life long sentence.
If you put in the time to reflect, grieve and grow ...you can earn a secure attachment and heal and move forward.
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In this video, you'll learn that if you struggle with big emotions and tend to withdraw, you may have grown up with an anxious-avoidant attachment style, but that this can be worked on by learning to tolerate your own feelings and be present when emotions arise, leading to beautiful connected moments.
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In this video, you'll learn how our relationship with our children can reveal areas in our lives that need care, including past traumas and present issues, and how taking a pause to reflect on these triggers can lead to personal growth and healing.
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In this video, relationship expert explains how the instinct to push away when wanting to be close is called "protest" behavior in attachment research, but in couples counseling, it is often referred to as sabotage, and shares the most effective way to bring your partner close is to express your desire for connection.
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