Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast

Overcoming Anxious Attachment with Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD

May 21, 2024

Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, is an internationally published psychologist and author dedicated to improving relationships. In this engaging discussion, she explores how understanding attachment styles can enhance emotional well-being. Leslie introduces strategies for converting apologies into expressions of gratitude, promoting stronger bonds. Her STEAM framework encourages compassionate self-awareness, helping navigate anxious attachment patterns. Listeners gain insights and actionable resources to foster healthier relationships and personal growth.

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Quick takeaways

Early life connections with caregivers significantly influence future attachment styles and impact emotional resilience in adult relationships.

Self-awareness and compassionate understanding of personal needs are crucial for breaking unhealthy relationship patterns and fostering secure attachments.

Deep dives

The Importance of Connection

Emotional well-being is closely tied to the quality of connections individuals maintain with themselves and others. Developing a strong bond with one's caregiver in early life is crucial for establishing a sense of security and self-worth. This foundational connection sets the stage for future attachments, influencing how one interacts in adult relationships. A strong connection fosters feelings of safety, allowing individuals to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience.

Intro

3min

The Power of Connection and Self-Awareness

21min

Transforming Apologies into Appreciation in Relationships

2min

Compassionate Self-Awareness through STEAM

6min

Navigating Relationships with Self-Awareness

9min

Navigating Anxious Attachment: Resources for Healthy Relationships

3min

Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD, author of The Insecure in Love Workbook, joins us to discuss overcoming anxious attachment. Leslie is an internationally published author, speaker, and psychologist. She is a trusted expert on relationship issues, and author of Insecure in Love and Bouncing Back from Rejection. She writes a blog called Making Change for www.psychologytoday.com. In addition, she has created a library of short videos on her YouTube channel to help viewers learn how to feel better about themselves and their lives.

Becker-Phelps has a private practice in Basking Ridge, NJ; and is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, where she previously served as clinical director of women’s psychological services, and chief of psychology in the department of psychiatry. She lives with her husband and two sons in Basking Ridge, NJ. Find out more about her at www.drbecker-phelps.com.

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