The Addicted Mind Podcast

TAM+ 23 Healing Through Connection: Understanding Attachment in Recovery

Jun 13, 2024

Attachment expert Eric Osterlind joins Duane to discuss the impact of different attachment styles on addiction recovery. They explore secure, anxious, dismissive, and fearful attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape relationships, and practical tips for building healthier connections. Dive deep into attachment theory and take actionable steps towards healing.

20:09

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Eric Osterlind

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Understanding attachment styles helps in improving relationships and recovery journey.

Recognizing different attachment styles aids in making conscious behavioral choices in relationships.

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Understanding Attachment for Recovery

Attachment plays a crucial role in recovery from addiction, as forming healthy relationships is essential. Attachment styles like secure, anxious/preoccupied, dismissive, and fearful/avoidant impact how individuals interact in relationships. Understanding one's attachment style helps in developing better relationships and communities.

Understanding Dismissive Attachment

00:54

Intro

3min

Exploring the Role of Attachment in Recovery from Addiction

2min

Understanding Attachment Theory and Its Impact on Relationships

13min

Exploring Attachment Styles and Recovery

2min

Personal Sobriety Journey and Inspirational Stories

2min

In this episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, Duane and Eric Osterlind delve into the concept of attachment and its critical role in recovery from addiction. They discuss the different types of attachment styles—secure, anxious, dismissive, and fearful—and how these styles impact our ability to form healthy relationships. By understanding your attachment style, you can improve your relationships and strengthen your recovery journey. Tune in to learn how early childhood attachments shape your adult life and get practical tips to build better connections. Join us for a deeper dive into this powerful topic and find out how you can take actionable steps towards healing.

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Key Topics

- The importance of understanding attachment in addiction recovery.

- Different attachment styles: secure, anxious, dismissive, and fearful.

- How early childhood experiences shape adult relationships.

- Practical tips for improving relationship skills in recovery.

- The connection between attachment styles and forming a supportive community.

Timestamps

1. [00:02:01] - Introduction to the importance of attachment in recovery.

2. [00:05:00] - Historical background of attachment theory by John Bowlby.

3. [00:07:00] - Explanation of secure attachment.

4. [00:08:05] - Anxious or preoccupied attachment style.

5. [00:09:40] - Dismissive attachment and its impact on relationships.

6. [00:11:00] - Fearful avoidant or disorganized attachment.

7. [00:13:00] - Stan Tatkin’s perspective on attachment styles.

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