Attachment Theory Archives

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Struggling with relationships as an adult? Your attachment style may be why

June 1, 2023 | Written by Christina Reese, PhD, LCPC

Attachment style is developed in childhood and affects the way you relate to people. If you have an insecure attachment style, you may experience problems in...

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Attachment Theory Couples Relationships

How to overcome anxious attachment style

May 22, 2023 | Written by Christina Reese, PhD, LCPC

Anxious attachment style is an insecure pattern of relating to others. Here’s what you can do to move toward a more secure attachment style.

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Attachment Attachment Styles Attachment Theory Couples Parenting Relationships

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Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) framework

May 5, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn how the ARC framework addresses the negative effects of complex trauma on attachment patterns, self-regulation, and childhood development.

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ARC Framework Attachment Theory Self-Regulation Therapy Types of Therapy

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Attachment theory and the four attachment styles

April 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Attachment styles help explain the way people feel and act in relationships. Learn more about how early childhood caregiving impacts the rest of our lives.

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Attachment Attachment Styles Attachment Theory Attachment-Based Therapy Children Disorders Emotions Family Friendship Intimacy Relationships