WHOOP Podcast Attachment Theory: Break Down a Healthy Relationship with Couples Therapist Julie Menanno
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Jul 3, 2024 
Licensed marriage and family therapist Julie Menanno discusses healthy relationships, emotionally focused therapy, and attachment theory. They explore characteristics of a healthy relationship, attachment styles, and practicing secure love. Red flags in relationships and the organization of Julie's book Secure Love are also highlighted.
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How Julie Started With Couples Therapy
- Julie Menanno began couples work because she had to log hours for licensure and found the challenge exhilarating.
- She immediately pursued EFT training and shifted her practice entirely to couples therapy after that first experience.
Prefer Couples Therapy When Possible
- If you have access to high-quality couples therapy, prefer it because it addresses issues in the triggering moment.
- Seek individual therapy first only if severe dysregulation prevents you from participating in couples work.
Therapy Aims For Health, Not Just Staying Together
- A therapist's job is to create relationship health, not to force longevity.
- When couples reach true health they usually choose to stay together, but therapy's aim must remain wellbeing not preservation.