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When Attachment Theory was introduced in the last century by British Dr. John Bowlby and researcher Mary Ainsworth, they identified four distinct Attachment Styles* to describe how children relate emotionally and behaviorally to their caregivers.
Later studies deepened this understanding. Much like DNA encodes the blueprint for how our bodies replicate at the cellular level; our subconscious encodes an Attachment Style that replicates in our adult relationships the same familiar psycho-social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics from our childhood relationships with our caregivers. The encouraging news is that, unlike DNA, our Attachment Style is not fixed.
This same knowledge about Attachment is and will continue to have a foundational influence on family and marriage therapy, and other wellness practices. With increased awareness of how Attachment Styles operate, some new skills and intentional practice, we can choose to have an Earned Secure Attachment Style, and benefit from healthier, more balanced and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.
Each [MeetUp.com](http://meetup.com/) event hosted by the Attachment Pathway will explore one of the many elements of Attachment Styles in a group format and will host questions and answers at the end. Notably, Attachment Pathway webinars focus on enhancing understanding of Attachment Styles, and building skills toward secure attachment as essential parts of wellness. The Attachment Pathway is not a provider of therapy and our programs for individuals and groups are not substitutes for therapy services offered by licensed therapists and mental health professionals.
[*If you wish to know more about your attachment style in two easy steps:
(1) Take the free, private, 5-minute attachment style quiz at: https://www.attachmentpathway.com; then
(2) Listen to the Attachment Pathway Podcast, Episode 1 on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/ML1B7 or Podcast Addict! at https://shorturl.at/xqAyD ].
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đź’ž The Sweet Spot of Secure Connection: Neither Cold nor Clingy
•OnlineOnlineDo you ever feel “too much” or “not (good) enough” in love? These painful doubts often come from the unmet emotional needs of an insecure attachment style that keep us off balance — and push us to chase, avoid, or shut down.
***This is the 1st presentation in the CET time zone of this stand-alone session, which is also Part 4 of the Attachment Pathway MeetUp.com 6-Part Webinar Series on Becoming Secure***
In this live 90-minute interactive session, we’ll do a deep dive into the difference between needs required for basic survival and needs that enable humans to thrive; in the context of wants, and non-negotiables. When our needs and our partner’s needs are truly met, it is much easier to find the sweet spot of connection — where self-respect and intimacy coexist.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your Attachment Style and how it shapes your needs.
- Explore the six categories of human needs that drive thriving with self and in connection.
- Assess how well your current needs are being met in the context of wants and non-negotiables.
- Practice a live exercise with other participants to strengthen emotional awareness.
- Join an open Q&A with Melissa Stone, PhD, founder of AttachmentPathway.com.
👉 Register to save your spot. 💗
[*If you wish to know more about your attachment style in two easy steps:
(1) Take the free, private, 5-minute attachment style quiz at: https://www.attachmentpathway.com; then
(2) Listen to the Attachment Pathway Podcast, Episode 1 on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/ML1B7 or Podcast Addict! at https://shorturl.at/xqAyD ].
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