Sounds True: Insights at the Edge David Wallin: A Good Marriage, Therapy, and Meditation—Three Keys to Healing Attachment Wounds
Aug 29, 2017
David Wallin, PhD, a renowned psychologist and expert in attachment theory, delves into how early experiences shape our attachment styles. He explains the four primary patterns—secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganized—and the healing power of supportive relationships. Wallin emphasizes the importance of effective therapy and nonverbal communication for fostering emotional security. He also highlights the transformative role of meditation in healing attachment wounds, illustrating how both personal introspection and community support can enhance well-being.
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Attachment Patterns as Layers
- Think of the four attachment patterns (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized) as layered, not fixed.
- These patterns are shaped by development and context, varying across relationships.
Evolutionary Basis of Attachment
- Secure attachment, seeking comfort from 'stronger/wiser' figures during threat, is our evolutionary inheritance.
- Insecure patterns (avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized) are deviations from this primary survival strategy.
Parental Self-Healing
- Parents should prioritize their own healing and security to raise secure children.
- A parent's psychology significantly influences their child's attachment development.
