

HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT | JESSICA BAUM
14 snips Apr 30, 2024
In this engaging discussion, therapist Jessica Baum, author of 'Anxiously Attached', sheds light on the often misunderstood anxious attachment style. She shares how early experiences shape our attachment patterns and their impact on adult relationships. Jessica dives into managing insecurities in anxious-avoidant dynamics and offers practical strategies for self-soothing and overcoming fears of abandonment. Listeners will discover valuable insights into healing childhood wounds and transforming anxious behaviors into secure attachments for healthier connections.
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Defining Anxious Attachment
- Anxious attachment is characterized by fear of abandonment and self-abandoning behaviors to meet others' needs.
- These patterns are adaptive survival mechanisms shaped by early caregiver interactions.
Early Childhood Shapes Attachment
- Early childhood experiences, especially from womb to age four, shape attachment styles and nervous system regulation.
- Even loving parents may pass their own anxieties subconsciously, influencing attachment.
Support Baby’s Nervous System
- To support a baby's nervous system, ensure a co-regulating, stress-reduced supportive environment.
- Seek help when dysregulated to promote healthy nervous system development.