4 Signs of Disorganized Attachment
Disorganized attachment represents the most complex attachment adaptation, which also means the most difficult to recognize and treat in therapy. Signs of Disorganized Attachment 1. Negative Self-Image – Disorganized attachment often manifests as low self-esteem and a negative view of the world as untrustworthy or chaotic. 2. Erratic Behavior – It is common for adults with [...]
Avoidant and Disorganized Attachment – Q&A with Diane
We often hear questions in our Facebook groups or email from practitioners looking to help their clients more effectively. Our team felt compelled to share the following question about avoidant and disorganized attachment and Diane’s answer to demonstrate the level of support we provide one another in our Facebook groups. While Diane cannot respond to every [...]
Attachment: Needs VS Neediness
In Attachment theory, we often express the importance of being able to communicate our needs to a partner or loved when they arise. The inability to express needs may come from early Attachment injury including Avoidant adaptations when the needs of the child were not met by the parents or caregivers, leaving the child to fend [...]
Healthy Boundaries with Disorganized Attachment
If you have a family member who has attachment injury, you might have noticed that maintaining a healthy relationship can be a challenge. We recently received a letter from an individual who has a family member that displays classic signs of disorganized attachment style. She describes a push and pull type relationship with her. The family [...]
What Does Codependency Mean, Anyway?
People often throw the term “codependency” around, and upon first inspection, you might exclude yourself from this term based on the negative connotation. Many people, however, find themselves in codependent relationships at some point during their lives, and recognizing the signs can help you get a handle on your relationship. Simply put, codependent individuals rely on and [...]
Online Dating? How to Use Texting to Identify Attachment Styles
Are you someone actively looking for a partner and find yourself on the dating scene? Having an awareness of your Attachment style, as well as your potential partner’s Attachment style, can help you cut through the sometimes confusing and emotionally troubling dating experience. Identify Attachment Styles through Text Message Behavior Like it or not, texting is [...]
3 Lazy Relationship Habits to Avoid
Fostering meaningful connection in the digital age poses challenges that never existed in previous generations – at least not to today’s scale and scope. Do you find yourself scanning your friends’ latest Instagram posts while your partner is talking? Millions of couples report that digital technology, like SmartPhones, is undermining their relationship at the very foundation. [...]