Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes 832-5 Signs You Never Formed a Secure Attachment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tips
Jun 13, 2023
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Labeling Feels Builds Regulation
- Secure caregivers help children label feelings so they know if it's anxiety, anger, or excitement.
- That labeling teaches children how to tolerate and later regulate distress.
Caregivers Teach Assertive Needs
- Secure caregivers prompt children to state thoughts, wants, and needs and validate them even if they can't fully meet them.
- This process teaches compromise and assertive communication across relationships.
Boundaries Reflect Attachment History
- Boundaries that are too rigid or too weak often stem from insecure attachment histories and protect against past harm.
- Healthy boundaries vary by relationship closeness, like letting trusted people deeper into your 'house.'