Shifting Activation Levels: Part II of Secure Relating with Ann & Sue (236)
May 7, 2024
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Authors Ann and Sue discuss understanding attachment spectrum colors, recognizing internal activations, and shifting activation levels. They explore blue leaning patterns, dismissing attachment activation, preoccupied patterns, trauma resolution, and the importance of learning how our body responds when activated.
Recognizing activation patterns helps navigate emotional challenges for improved relationships.
Understanding attachment spectrum colors aids in identifying unresolved trauma and promoting healing in relationships.
Deep dives
Community Engagement During Book Launch
The podcast discusses the overwhelming response received during the virtual book launch, showcasing the engagement and support from the community. Former guests, including notable researchers in attachment theory, shared personal stories and experiences, creating a sense of authenticity and camaraderie among participants. This engagement highlighted the impact of collaborative efforts and mutual inspiration within the field.
Understanding Emotional Activation
The episode delves into the concept of emotional activation, specifically focusing on warming up blue activation associated with avoiding emotional intimacy. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's attachment tendencies and offers insights on regulating emotions for improved relational connections. Examples and practical instructions are provided to help individuals engage authentically and navigate emotional challenges effectively.
Exploring Relational Dynamics and Trauma
The discussion transitions to exploring red activation, highlighting the eagerness to learn and improve relationships among individuals leaning towards this attachment style. Insights are shared on managing anxieties, examining emotions, and recognizing strengths within different attachment tendencies like red, blue, and tie-dye. The episode further addresses unresolved trauma and its impact on relational patterns, emphasizing a non-judgmental approach to understanding and healing interpersonal wounds.
Following the launch of the book, our virtual party, and our Modern Attachment conference in Austin, TX, Ann and Sue open with gratitude from the event, and for the overwhelming outpour of love and support from our community and those who help inspire this content. As we dive into more chapters of the book, we lean into understanding the attachment spectrum colors, recognizing what is happening internally when we feel activated, and shifting activation levels.
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