Attachment Theory in Action Disorganized Attachment: Dr. Krista Jordan
Dec 10, 2024
Join Dr. Krista Jordan, a psychotherapist from Austin, Texas, who specializes in attachment styles and couples therapy. She discusses the complexities of disorganized attachment and its emotional impacts. The conversation highlights how early experiences shape attachment styles, the various forms of loss beyond death, and the influence of technology on parent-child dynamics. Dr. Jordan also emphasizes the importance of understanding attachment for healthier relationships and emotional healing in both children and adults.
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Early Loss and Attachment
- Dr. Jordan's early experience with her parents' divorce and subsequent depression influenced her career path.
- Reading Bowlby's work on loss was a pivotal moment, connecting her personal experience to attachment theory.
Trauma and Attachment
- Trauma and attachment are intertwined, impacting each other significantly.
- Consider both aspects when working with children, as attachment relationships are crucial even if not the trauma source.
Disorganized Attachment
- Disorganized attachment isn't solely caused by trauma; it can also arise in low-risk families.
- Frightened caregiver expressions, even without abuse, can trigger a fear response in infants, leading to disorganization.