Description

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

1. Cope with emotions and use them as data.
2. Tolerate other people's behaviors.
3. Choose more supportive environments.
4. 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

Connect:

Find | Jacent Wamala, LMFT

At WamalaWellness.com

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