Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Healing Attachment Wounds with Elizabeth Ferreira
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Jan 20, 2025 Elizabeth Ferreira, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in somatic trauma work, dives deep into the complexities of fearful attachment. She shares how early experiences craft our relational blueprints, often leaving us with a paradoxical desire for connection mixed with fear of intimacy. Elizabeth discusses healing techniques, the role of boundaries, and the importance of self-compassion. She also highlights the value of dialoguing with our inner child, navigating emotional expression, and reestablishing healthier patterns in relationships.
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Elizabeth's Experience of Fearful Attachment
- Elizabeth Ferreira describes fearful attachment as feeling uncomfortable with both closeness and distance.
- She feels a reflex to push back when someone approaches, but must resist this impulse.
Understanding Attachment Styles
- Forrest Hanson explains attachment styles using two questions: Can I trust you?
- Can I trust me? Combining these leads to four styles: secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized.
Origin of Elizabeth's Attachment Wound
- Elizabeth Ferreira's attachment wound comes from having a devouring mother and lack of boundaries.
- This makes closeness triggering, activating past wounding.