Episode 92: Understanding Attachment

In today's episode, we talk all about attachment theory and how our child selves learn to adapt to feel safe and loved.

In this episode, I discuss:

-attachment styles (and point out that they are over simplified on social media)

-common ways we adapt to have our attachment needs met

-how our childhood relationships can impact on our adult attachments

This is much deeper than love languages or "acts of service".  Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with knowing how you and your partner feel loved. But attachment shapes what's underneath that. Do I feel lovable? Do I feel enough or too much? Do I push people away, become "too needy"? Do I start arguments instead of sharing my sadness? All of this is attachment related!

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This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional.