The Secure Love Podcast with Julie Menanno
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Navigating Attachment Fears and Finding Co-Regulation
Jul 3, 2024
A couple in therapy faces challenges at a baseball game, exploring attachment fears and communication breakdowns. They delve into feelings of panic, overwhelm, and avoiding emotions. The therapist guides them to understand their deeper fears and support each other better, offering practical insights for improving their connection.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding underlying fears driving avoidant behavior in relationships.
- Recognizing the impact of past attachment styles on present relationship challenges.
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Understanding Melissa and Drew's Relationship Dynamics
Melissa and Drew, a couple undergoing therapy, struggle with emotional problems, negative communication cycles, and insecure attachment. Melissa feels unheard and unconnected, yearning for emotional needs to be met. Couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy aims to break negative cycles by addressing emotional blocks. Drew, avoiding conflict by withdrawing, faces shame and the fear of being seen as incompetent. Melissa's anxious attachment manifests in seeking connection through urgency. This dynamic affects their kids, urging Melissa to find healthier patterns impactful for their family.
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