Exploring Internal Working Models with Ann & Sue (199)
Mar 7, 2023
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Delve into how early experiences shape internal working models of attachment, influencing relationships. Learn about caregivers' role in shaping emotions and beliefs about relationships. Explore misunderstandings, insecurities, and projections in real-time interactions. Discover the importance of self-awareness for secure relating and applying attachment theory in daily life.
Internal Working Models Influence Behavior and Emotional Responses
Internal working models, developed through early attachment experiences, influence how individuals interpret and respond to emotions and behaviors in themselves and others. These models shape perceptions, such as viewing eye rolls as threatening or activating personal insecurities. Understanding one's internal working model helps individuals navigate emotional reactions and behaviors, fostering more secure relationships.
Embodied Learning and Unconscious Beliefs Impact Relating Securely
Embodied learning and unconscious beliefs significantly impact how individuals relate to others securely. Responses to stress and emotional expressions are often rooted in implicit memories and physiological reactions. By exploring and questioning personal stories and beliefs surrounding emotions, individuals can enhance awareness and improve relational dynamics with others.
Practical Steps to Explore Internal Working Models
To improve awareness of internal working models, individuals can reflect on their emotional responses and relational patterns. By identifying personal triggers and exploring underlying beliefs about emotions, individuals can better communicate their needs and understand their reactions. Cultivating curiosity and self-reflection can pave the way for more secure and fulfilling relationships.
Upcoming Topics on Trauma, Neurodiversity, and Secure Relationships
Future podcast episodes will delve into topics such as trauma's impact on systemic injustices and neurodiversity's role in relational dynamics. Exploring how unhealthy systems affect individuals' internal working models and behaviors will shed light on fostering secure relationships. Listeners can anticipate valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating complex relational dynamics.
The care we receive in early development can be a strong indicator of who we become and how we interact. While it is mostly unconscious, our internal working models play a role in how we navigate our relationships with ourselves and others. Co-hosts Dr. Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott use neuroscience and personal narratives to help make this science digestible and applicable in our daily lives.
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