The way we attach in early childhood has long lasting effects on how we create and maintain relationships in adulthood. This episode explores and explains dismissive attachment style, how it can effect our love life, and what to do if it resonates with you. Join Las Vegas Marriage and Family Therapist Jacent Wamala discussing her initial tips on managing a dismissive attachment style.
" I want to be close, but what if I get hurt?"
-Fearful avoidant
Skills
- Cope with emotions and use them as data.
- Tolerate other people's behaviors.
- Choose more supportive environments.
- Keep yourself from getting emotionally hijacked.
Resources Mentioned:
All About Attachment
Anxious Attachment Style
Dismissive Attachment Style
How Early Attachment Styles Can Influence Later Relationships
Your Brain On Love
Attached
Key Takeaways: Anxious attachment is not a relationship death sentence. It can be managed so that you can have loving and fulfilling relationships.
Fears Needs
Fear of abandonment To know someone will always be there
Fear of rejection To know you are acceptable
Fear of failure To know you are successful
Fear of not being _ enough To know you are always enough
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