The Couples Therapist Couch 224: Understanding Emotionally Avoidant People with Shane Birkel
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Oct 8, 2024 Explore the intricate world of emotionally avoidant individuals and how their upbringing shapes their emotional detachment. Discover the differences between pursuers and avoidants, and learn strategies to foster effective communication in relationships. Can emotionally avoidant people change? Unpack this question while engaging with practical mindfulness exercises to enhance emotional awareness. Transform your understanding and interactions with loved ones by gaining insights into their emotional styles.
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Relationship Spectrum
- In relationships, individuals exist on a spectrum between pursuers and emotionally avoidant.
- Both pursuers and avoidant individuals possess strengths and weaknesses; neither is inherently better.
Avoid Blame
- Avoid "right vs. wrong" discussions when addressing emotional avoidance in relationships.
- Recognize that each person's response stems from their background.
Origins of Avoidance
- Emotional avoidance often develops from family dynamics.
- Children may model emotionally avoidant parents or react against emotionally needy ones.