Attachment theory

Secure attachment style 

Break 1

Avoidant attachment style

Break 2

Secure attachment style in friendship

Marriage advice after divorce

Doug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage.

 

Listener questions and comments:
Natalie - How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29)
Julia - What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58)

 

Resources:

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

Secure attachment style
Ability to regulate your emotions
Easily trust others
Effective communication skills
The ability to seek emotional support
You are comfortable being alone
Comfortable in close relationships
Ability to self-reflect
Easy to connect with
Ability to manage conflict well
High self-esteem
Ability to be emotionally available

 

Avoidant attachment style
Persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy
Strong sense of independence
Uncomfortable expressing your feelings
Tendency to be dismissive of others
Difficulty trusting others
Tend to be threatened by people getting to close
Spend more time alone
They believe they don’t need others
Tendency to have commitment issues

Doug begins Part 1 of looking into childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>Natalie - How can I create a secure attachment style in friendship? (38:29)</li>
<li>Julia - What is advice for a couple when one of them has problems and they blame the other? (46:58)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Resources:
Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
&nbsp;
Secure attachment style
<ol>
<li>Ability to regulate your emotions</li>
<li>Easily trust others</li>
<li>Effective communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to seek emotional support</li>
<li>You are comfortable being alone</li>
<li>Comfortable in close relationships</li>
<li>Ability to self-reflect</li>
<li>Easy to connect with</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflict well</li>
<li>High self-esteem</li>
<li>Ability to be emotionally available</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Avoidant attachment style
<ol>
<li>Persistently avoid emotional or physical intimacy</li>
<li>Strong sense of independence</li>
<li>Uncomfortable expressing your feelings</li>
<li>Tendency to be dismissive of others</li>
<li>Difficulty trusting others</li>
<li>Tend to be threatened by people getting to close</li>
<li>Spend more time alone</li>
<li>They believe they don&rsquo;t need others</li>
<li>Tendency to have commitment issues</li>
</ol>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.