Attachment Theory in Action Tailoring Treatment to Attachment Patterns: Karen Pando-Mars
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Mar 4, 2025 Karen Pando-Mars, a Licensed MFT and founder of the Sandtray Network, shares her expertise on attachment theory in therapy. She delves into the transformative power of poetry in addressing trauma and emphasizes client empowerment. The nuances of sensitivity and responsiveness in caregiving are explored, as well as the complex interplay of attachment patterns and adult relationships. Karen provides practical strategies for therapists to cater to different attachment styles, highlighting the importance of recognizing emotions in both children and adults.
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Unattended Trauma
- Karen Pando-Mars witnessed her mother's near-fatal accident at 14, a traumatic experience that went largely unaddressed.
- This personal event sparked her interest in psychology and the motivational forces driving human behavior.
Motivations Beyond Culture
- Pando-Mars's time in Peru led her to question the deeper motivations behind human actions, beyond cultural influences.
- Discovering AEDP and attachment theory provided answers, revealing the universal influence of emotions and relationships.
Aloneness and Psychopathology
- AEDP identifies being alone with overwhelming experiences as the root of psychopathology.
- This resonates with Pando-Mars's own experience.