Good Life Project How to Create Deep, Secure Bonds with Kids, Family & Friends | Attachment Expert Eli Harwood
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Sep 2, 2024 
Eli Harwood, an attachment expert and author, dives into the significance of secure relationships. He reveals how early attachments influence emotional well-being and physical health. Listeners learn strategies to become their child’s lifelong protective factor and repair their own attachment wounds. The conversation also highlights the importance of presence in parenting and navigating complex family dynamics as children grow. Eli's insights promise to strengthen bonds and foster deep, meaningful connections.
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Attachment as Instinct
- Attachment is an instinct, driving us to form close relationships for survival and thriving.
- It shapes who we become and how we relate to others from birth, influencing our life's quality.
Avoidant Attachment
- Avoidant attachment doesn't mean avoiding connection; it means avoiding expressing emotional needs.
- This stems from caregivers dismissing or overreacting to emotions, leading to suppression.
Recognizing Insecure Attachment
- Notice if children don't seek caregivers when scared, distressed, or disoriented.
- Signs like shutdown, dissociation, anger, or perfectionism may indicate insecure attachment.