EP 43 What Avoidants Really Need from You

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In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, host Jennifer Nurick delves into the often misunderstood world of avoidant attachment. While avoidantly attached individuals may appear self-sufficient and distant, they harbour deep emotional needs that they often find challenging to express.

In this episode Jennifer explores:

• The internal experience of avoidant attachment

• Core emotional needs of avoidant individuals, including:

  • Emotional safety without pressure

  • Acceptance for who they are

  • Connection on their terms

  • Freedom and autonomy within relationships

  • Reliability and consistency from partners

  • Non-verbal understanding

  • Validation of their feelings and boundaries

• The reasons behind their difficulty in expressing these needs

• Steps toward healing and fostering healthier relationships

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Heal Your Anxious Attachment by Jennifer Nurick. This holistic guide offers a trauma-informed approach to help individuals feel more secure, cultivate self-worth, and build healthier relationships.

• Insight: Esther Perel emphasizes the importance of maintaining mystery and surprise in relationships to counteract routine and sustain desire.

Related Episodes:

• Episode 2: Avoidant Attachment Explained – A comprehensive overview of avoidant attachment, its development, and its impact on relationships.

• Episode 25: 9 Tips for Dating When You Are Avoidantly Attached – Practical advice for navigating the dating world with an avoidant attachment style.

• Episode 31: Understanding Avoidant Attachment Behaviours – Delving deeper into the behaviors associated with avoidant attachment and strategies for change.

• Episode 40: Why We Choose Avoidant Partners: An Internal Family Systems Perspective – Exploring the unconscious patterns that draw individuals to avoidant partners.

Connect with Jennifer Nurick:

• Website: psychotherapycentral.health

• Instagram: @psychotherapy.central

• Facebook: Psychotherapy Central

• YouTube: Psychotherapy Central

For further resources, insights, and support on your journey toward secure and fulfilling relationships, visit Psychotherapy Central.