Tag: Attachment
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Protective Factors in Child Development
Read more: Protective Factors in Child DevelopmentA dependable adult, a welcoming school, or access to practical help can change what a child has available when life…
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Relationship-Contingent Self-Esteem
Read more: Relationship-Contingent Self-EsteemA relationship can matter deeply without deciding our worth. Explore why everyday interactions sometimes become personal verdicts, and how self-compassion,…
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Emotional Eating: When Food Becomes Regulation
Read more: Emotional Eating: When Food Becomes RegulationFood can meet hunger and offer comfort while another need remains unresolved. Emotional eating becomes easier to understand when we…
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Demand Withdraw Pattern: Pursuit and Retreat Patterns
Read more: Demand Withdraw Pattern: Pursuit and Retreat PatternsThe demand withdraw pattern can leave one partner feeling unheard and the other feeling trapped. Research shows how the cycle…
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Social Emotions: Belonging, Attachment, Shame and Guilt
Read more: Social Emotions: Belonging, Attachment, Shame and GuiltA friend remembers a difficult anniversary. Someone we admire seems distracted while we speak. We notice the hurt on a…
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Fear of Compassion: Why Kindness Can Feel Threatening
Read more: Fear of Compassion: Why Kindness Can Feel ThreateningKindness can feel threatening when care carries fears of dependence, obligation, or lowered standards. Research on fear of compassion explores…
