Tag: Attachment
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Healing Fearful-Avoidant Attachment with the Competent Protector Exercise
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Introduction In the landscape of human relationships, attachment styles play a pivotal role in shaping our interactions, our perceptions of safety, and our capacity for intimacy. Among these styles, fearful-avoidant attachment stands out as a particularly complex pattern, characterized by a push-and-pull dynamic that reflects deep-seated fears of both abandonment…
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A Bridge to Healing: Applying Dr. Karyn Purvis’s Compassionate Teachings to Overcome Fear and Distrust in Ideal Parent Figure Visualizations
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Introduction For those grappling with the shadows of trust issues and deep-rooted fears, especially in the context of forming connections with ideal parent figures, this exploration is for you. Dr. Karyn Purvis, a pioneer with an extensive history of working with children from troubled homes, has left us a legacy…
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From Insecurity to Intimacy: Transforming Attachment Styles for Deeper Connections
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Introduction to Attachment Theory Hello there! Today, let’s talk about something that touches the core of who we are and how we connect with others: attachment. Have you ever wondered why we form the relationships we do? Why some people seem to navigate the complexities of closeness and independence with…
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Connecting Hearts: The Healing Journey Through Emotional Mirroring
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You know, mirroring might seem like just copying someone’s smile or matching their gestures, but it’s actually a powerful way to connect and understand each other on a deeper level. For parents, it’s more than just mirroring their child’s expressions; it’s a way to show their kids that their feelings…
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Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)
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Welcome to our cozy corner of the world, where we delve into the heartwarming journey of healing and transformation through the lens of the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM). Today, we’re exploring how this innovative therapeutic approach lights the way to earned secure attachment, offering hope and a path forward for…
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NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)
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Welcome to a gentle journey through the transformative landscape of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a therapeutic approach designed to guide individuals toward the cherished destination of earned secure attachment. At the heart of our exploration today is how NARM, with its nuanced understanding of trauma and attachment dynamics, offers…
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Three Pillars Model
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Healing insecure or disrupted attachment bonds is one of the deepest forms of emotional work we can undertake. The Three Pillars Model of Comprehensive Attachment Treatment provides a powerful, structured approach for this profound journey. This multifaceted therapeutic framework combines three core components into one comprehensive system for transforming attachment…
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Ideal Parent Figure Protocol (IPF)
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The Three Pillars Model of Comprehensive Attachment Treatment includes the Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) Protocol as a crucial element. This protocol utilizes a unique approach to develop a secure internal attachment model. By leveraging the power of imagery, facilitators collaborate with individuals to construct positive, nurturing attachment figures. The IPF…
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Imagining Ideal Parent Figures (IPF)
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A core component of the Three Pillars Model is the Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) protocol. This uses guided imagery and visualization exercises to help you mentally create the nurturing parental figures you may have lacked growing up. While the full model also emphasizes metacognitive skills and collaborative engagement, the IPF…
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Imagining Nurturing Figures (AF-EMDR)
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Let’s chat about a truly transformative technique used in therapy, particularly within EMDR and attachment-focused therapies such as AF-EMDR—imagining nurturing figures. Picture this: clients envisioning a figure, someone who radiates support, care, and love, stepping in to offer the comfort and guidance they might’ve missed out on during their formative…