What is avoidant attachment? In a word – dismissed/dismissive. Parents & caregivers are typically tuned out, not present, quite often neglectful or rejecting because of their own issues personally (physical, mental, emotional) and in some cases due to familial restrictions and challenges. The result is that the child is left…
What is Secure Attachment? In a phrase – healthy autonomy. This is a natural, biological connection, created by parents and caregivers who were/are tuned in to the child’s needs and respond with warmth, connection and safe physical contact. Children are confident that parents will respond to their needs, so feel…
Within the field of trauma, there are many factors to consider. Attachment styles & their corresponding impact, can be complicated if they are not understood. Attachment styles can and do influence how we manage trauma. One example is how trauma can trigger old feelings and behaviours and our system responds…
When was the last time you felt this way? Have you ever felt this way? What would it take for you to create this moment for yourself? What obstacles would you run into? What words would get in your way? What thoughts or memories would you get lost in? What…
The world is constantly changing and evolving, just like you are. The story that used to hold you hostage, is also being changed by the meanings we are learning to change or understand differently. If you could look at your life story differently, tell it differently, experience it differently, what…
What did you dream of before you knew fear or limitations? What is possible now that the world has changed in amazing ways ? What is holding you back from reaching your goals ? We are living in unique times where everything is being re-set, where we get to re-create…
There is no one definition of resilience. To some it means toughness, to others it means adaptability. For those who have experienced trauma, it might mean surviving. Resilience as an action can reduce suffering, and help us with understanding, meaning and recovery, all helping us to rise every day and…
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