In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death overall in the US, claiming the lives of over 45,900 people (National Institute of Mental Health). The topic of suicide is complicated and very tragic; however, it is also preventable. September is Suicide Prevention month and we want to share some resources and warning signs to help you and your loved ones.
The three attachment styles covered so far (anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) are insecure attachment styles and so, they are characterized by difficulties with maintaining healthy relationships. Today we’re going to be exploring the secure attachment style–the attachment style we all hope to aim for in relationships.
In part 4 of our series on attachment styles, we’ll take a look at the Disorganized/Fearful-Avoidant attachment style. Folks with this attachment style tend to waver between the traits of both anxious and avoidant attachment depending on their mood and circumstances.
Today we’re highlighting the Avoidant/Dismissive attachment style. People with this attachment style tend to have a positive view of themselves and a negative view of others.
In today’s post, we’re going to focus on the anxious/preoccupied attachment style. For adults with an anxious attachment style, the thought of living without a partner (or being alone in general) causes high levels of anxiety. Often people with this attachment style have a negative view of themselves while having a positive view of others.
Sexual conflicts can arise from a variety of factors, including differences in sexual desire, communication issues, past traumas, physical or medical concerns, and emotional intimacy challenges. Couples therapy aims to address these conflicts by providing a safe and supportive environment for partners to explore their feelings, desires, and concerns related to their sexual relationship. Here’s how couples therapy can help in resolving sexual conflicts:
As a couples therapist, I often end up helping clients become aware of their attachment styles and the impact attachment styles have on relationships. Attachment styles are how you ‘attach’ to people in intimate relationships, and John Bowlby’s work on attachment theory identified 4 adult styles which are: anxious (preoccupied), avoidant (dismissive), disorganized (fearful-avoidant), and secure. Attachment styles develop early in life and often remain stable over time, but with the help of secure attachments to romantic partner(s), and/or therapy, attachment styles can change for the better. In this series of posts, we’ll briefly explore each attachment style and then explore ways to foster a secure attachment style.
Couples therapy can be beneficial for couples who have experienced infidelity by providing a structured and supportive environment for addressing the challenges and rebuilding trust in the relationship. Here are some ways in which couples therapy can help:
Couples therapy can offer several benefits when considering divorce. While therapy cannot guarantee reconciliation or prevent a divorce, it can provide a supportive and constructive environment to help couples explore their options and make informed decisions. Here are some potential benefits of couples therapy in the context of contemplating divorce:
In the first part of this series, we delved into the prevalence rate of adult ADHD, ADHD as a deficit of one’s executive functioning, and ADHD as a performance disorder rather than a knowledge deficit. In this article, we’ll flesh out what strategies, tools, and treatment that are helpful for adults with ADHD to consider.
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