S3Ep1: Attachment Theory and Relational Connection

Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Lunchtime Chats with BTO! Join counselors Kierra Price and new official co-host Nic DiSalvo as they discuss all things relationships, starting with exploring attachment theory and attachment styles. In this episode, Kierra and Nic cover studies related to attachment theory, the biological components of attachment and trauma, and how to identify the four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Sources for this episode: Experiences in Close Relationships scale link: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/ECR.php https://www.verywellmind.com/attachment-styles-2795344 Harlow, H. F. (1958). The nature of love. American Psychologist, 13(12), 673–685. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0047884 Ainsworth, M. D. S. (1978). Patterns of attachment: a psychological study of the strange situation. Hillsdale, N.J. : New York, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance by Kelly McDaniel, LPC You can always find more resources and information on our website brooklineteenoutreach.org. You can find counseling resources on our sister organization Compassionate Counseling’s website compassionatecounselingpa.org. Thanks so much for listening! Want us to cover something specific? Reach out to us to request your topic: [email protected] Connect with us! Website: brooklineteenoutreach.org Facebook @ facebook.com/brooklineteenoutreach Etsy Storefront @ PGHTeenCollaborative, https://www.etsy.com/shop/PGHTeenCollaborative?ref=shop_sugg_market Instagram @brooklineteenoutreach Twitter @brookline_teen LinkedIn @ Brookline Teen Outreach Center Patreon @ patreon.com/brooklineteenoutreach This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brooklineteenoutreach/support