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What is Attunement? attachment attachment styles attention attunement childhood trauma emotions mothering parenting teaching tips waiting for mister rogers Jul 23, 2021

How well do we enter the emotional experience of another, especially our children?

Attunement is an intentional choice to remain present, open, and willing to contain the hard feelings of a child.

It is through attunement that a child builds trust and...

Burn the Bridge Back to What Broke You! accountability achieving addiction attunement boundaries brokeness burning bridges confidence discernment escape routes goals growing health moving forward narc abuse recovery no contact planning recovery relapse risks wise people Jul 16, 2021

What broke you?

Who broke you?

How would you get back to destruction, if you wanted to?

One of the keys to reaching your goals is to eliminate any escape routes. It is tempting to retreat to safety and comfort when challenges and difficulties arise. To avoid turning around and abandoning...

Attachment: Our First Encounter with Love attachment attachment theory attunement connection Mar 31, 2021

Have you ever wondered why you are anxious about your friendships or relationships? Do you shy away and avoid emotional connection? Perhaps you have a deep fear of abandonment and rejection? Maybe there's a sense that if you asked for what you needed, it would go unheard. Our deepest fears and...

What is Attachment attachment attachment styles attachment theory attunement children connection teaching Feb 11, 2021

Attachment is the bond or connection that you have with your primary caregivers. This one relationship shaped your brain and gave you a model of how you will see the world. According to therapist, Adam Young, it shaped your:

ability to regulate your emotions (calming yourself)
ability to...

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What broke you?

Who broke you?

How would you get back to destruction, if you wanted to?

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