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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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