Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation 128 Why Therapists Are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul" (with Monica Mouer, LPCS)
Aug 5, 2025
Monica Mouer, a therapist and founder of the Center for Family Transformation, shares insights from her new book, 'Landscapes of the Soul.' She discusses attachment strategies using vivid metaphors like the JUNGLE and DESERT, emphasizing the importance of intimacy and independence over fear. The conversation highlights how joyful connections can transform relationships and the role of secure attachments with God in healing. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of attachment theory and its practical applications in both therapy and spiritual growth.
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New Terms Illuminate Attachment
- Unique attachment terms like jungle, desert, war zone, and pasture help people rethink and understand attachment beyond clinical terms.
- Focusing on intimacy and independence instead of anxiety and avoidance offers new healing perspectives.
Attachment Shifts by Relationship
- People adapt different attachment strategies depending on relationship context.
- Attachment is fluid, and self-awareness helps recognize and accept these shifts for healing.
Attachment as Adaptive Strategies
- Viewing attachment strategies as adaptive rather than fixed styles fosters self-compassion.
- Understanding context-driven behavior helps people grow healthier relational capacities.
