The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}

Ep. 36: A Closer Look at Insecure Anxious Attachment

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Jun 15, 2021
Explore the fascinating dynamics of insecure anxious attachment and its wide-reaching implications for children and caregivers. Discover how these attachment styles serve as neurobiological adaptations, revealing their potential for growth despite the challenges they present. Delve into the behavior patterns that contribute to this attachment style, and learn about the critical balance of connection and autonomy. The insights in this discussion aim to provide hope and understanding for navigating relationships influenced by anxious attachment.
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Insecure Attachment: An Adaptation

  • Insecure attachment is not bad or wrong, but an adaptation for survival.
  • It's an implicit memory allowing individuals to be in relationships with the least stress.
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Dual Nature of Attachment

  • Attachment is crucial for both physical and emotional survival, needing caregivers' presence and regulation.
  • Babies develop organized expectations about their needs being met based on caregiver interactions.
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Anxious Attachment and Autonomy

  • Babies with anxious attachment struggle with autonomy due to caregiver distress over separation.
  • This limits exploration and self-regulation development, hindering internalized soothing.
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