Tips for Healthy Emotion Regulation During Breakups
6 Jan 2023
Our ability to healthily regulate emotions during breakups is affected by our attachment styles. But there are steps you can take to cope better during this difficult time.
Insecure Attachment & Emotional Dysregulation in Relationships
18 Apr 2022
Discover how emotional dysregulation relates to insecure attachment and how it might affect your romantic relationships.
Emotional Regulation
14 Apr 2022
How Do You Deal With Difficult Emotions?Take Our Free Quiz to Find Out Your Emotion Regulation Score! Start Quiz Do you have a hard time regulating intense emotions? You desperately want to achieve emotional balance, but you feel stuck and don’t know where to start? Start Your Personal Development Journey TODAY! Find Out Your Emotion […]
Emotional Intelligence & Attachment
2 Jan 2023
Emotional intelligence is a useful tool for successfully navigating relationships. Discover how your attachment style impacts emotional intelligence.
Emotional Hygiene: 5 Psychological Wounds of Insecure Attachment
27 May 2022
Emotional Hygiene for Insecure Attachers: Final Thoughts Emotional hygiene, just like physical hygiene, is a necessary and important part of our daily lives. Although highly neglected in modern societies, the practice of emotional hygiene should be taught at a young age and taken seriously throughout our entire lives. This is especially true for insecure attachers, […]
Affect Regulation and Child Development
17 Feb 2022
Learn why affect regulation is an essential part of children's emotional development and how it relates to attachment.
Understanding & Coping with Intense Emotions - Introduction
24 Jan 2022
Understand the basics behind where intense emotions come from, why we often feel controlled by them, and how we can learn to regulate and cope with them.
Can Attachment Styles Predict Loneliness? The Role of Emotional Needs
12 Dec 2021
Exploring the link between attachment styles, emotional needs, and the two types of loneliness - emotional and social.
How to Heal Disorganized Attachment: Self-Regulation Tips
8 Aug 2021
Self-regulation means that you manage your emotions and actions in regard to what you want in the long-run. Basically, it means think before you act. This means understanding what triggers you in your relationships.
Avoidant Attachment Triggers and Tips for Healthy Self Regulation
30 Jul 2021
Understanding how to self regulate your emotions is an essential skill. However, having avoidant attachment may impact your ability to do so.
Alexithymia
4 Dec 2023
Do you know your attachment style?Take our attachment quiz and find out now – fast, easy, free. Start Quiz What Is Alexithymia? Alexithymia is the name for cases where people struggle to feel, identify, and vocalize their emotions. There is no clinical diagnosis for alexithymia, as it’s not considered to be a mental health condition. […]
Self-Esteem Test
16 Nov 2023
Self-esteem is how much we value, trust, and believe in ourselves. This level of belief in ourselves affects our self-confidence, self-acceptance, and how we evaluate our own achievements and other personal characteristics. Healthy self-esteem is associated with a positive and realistic self-view, such as a recognition of our capabilities and achievements, as well as a […]
Attachment Trauma
22 Sep 2023
As an infant, every time we cry, reach out for our caregivers, or seek comfort from them, we develop an understanding of ourselves, others, and the world. We call this bond “attachment,” and it can have a long-lasting impact on our lives. We develop a secure or insecure attachment style depending on how our caregiver […]
Daydreaming Test
17 Jul 2023
Are You a Daydreamer?Take Our Free Test to Find Out Whether YourDaydreaming Might Be Maladaptive! Don’t We All Daydream? We all tend to drift away into off-task thoughts sometimes.But doing so is normal – daydreaming is not always a reason to worry! If you tend to daydream regularly, even daily, that doesn’t necessarily mean that […]
Self-Control
18 Apr 2023
Do you get bored and restless easily? Do you find it difficult to stick to plans and goals, losing interest and quitting rather than seeing them through? Perhaps you experience impulses that you struggle to keep under control. If you can relate to this, you may have the insufficient self-control schema. To help answer any […]
Abandonment
13 Apr 2023
We all fear abandonment to a certain degree. No-one wants to be left without support, connection or protection. But what if you feel like, no matter what you do, everyone will leave you in the end? If these thoughts and feelings sound familiar to you, you might have the abandonment schema. To answer any questions […]
Neurodiversity
16 Mar 2023
Neurodiversity and attachment are two aspects of human development that have a big impact on how we experience ourselves, the world, and relationships. But does neurodiversity affect attachment? And, if so, how? Identifying how the unique neurological profiles of people with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia link to attachment can help us unlock […]
Heartbreak
27 Feb 2023
Around 82% of people experience heartbreak in their lives. It’s a common phenomenon. Yet, regardless of how often we experience it, heartbreak still feels like a punch to the gut. This profound pain is because we have lost someone significant to us, so we are grieving for the presence of this person in our lives. […]
Attachment Styles and Stress Responses
4 Nov 2022
Discover the link between attachment theory and eating disorders. Learn how insecure attachment styles might contribute to eating disorders.
What Is Attachment Theory?
1 Sep 2022
Do you know your attachment style?Take our attachment quiz and find out now – fast, easy, free. Start Quiz In this page you’ll find: The foundation of attachment theory The attachment classification system The stages of attachment The emotional skills we learn from attachment Relationships from an attachment perspective rief overview of our guidelines for […]
Understanding Addiction Through Attachment Theory
13 Aug 2022
Addiction affects and is affected by our relationships. Attachment theory helps us understand the roots and symptoms of addictions.
Superpowers Result
5 Aug 2022
YOUR SUPERPOWERS Theoretical Background The Attachment Superpowers Quiz bases its theory on the5 Conditions of Secure Attachment You can find more information about the conditions on our blogwww.attachmentproject.com/blog With special thanks to Dr. Paula Sacks for allowing us to refer to her book Love Rays as one of our superpowers – thank you for all […]
Autism and Attachment Theory: Can Autism Influence Attachment and How?
30 Jul 2022
Discover the relationship between attachment theory and autism! Find out how attachment styles can impact the symptoms of autism.
Superpowers Test
12 Jul 2022
Ever wonder what kind of special skills you have in relationships? Do you feel like your insecure attachment hinders you from having certain relationship skills? Knowing we have an insecure attachment style can feel pretty dooming at times. We might think we are destined to fall into unhealthy patterns of behaviors in relationships because we’re […]
Attachment Theory and Eating Disorders
17 Jun 2022
Discover the link between attachment theory and eating disorders. Learn how insecure attachment styles might contribute to eating disorders.
What Is ADHD? How Does It Relate to Attachment?
4 May 2022
Attachment disorders and ADHD are strongly linked. Discover how insecure attachment style has the potential to worsen ADHD symptoms.
Be Kind to Yourself: Attachment & Self-Compassion
10 Mar 2022
Discover how the capacity to be kind to yourself relates to attachment, and how it can influence your well-being and quality of life.
Attachment Secure Result
13 Feb 2024
How can you better understand your attachment style? Buy Now “Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you.” Robin Sharma Our dedicated Secure Attachment Style Workbook or Ultimate Workbook on all four attachment styles help […]
Trauma Reenactment
12 Oct 2023
Our lack of success in relationships might not just be the result of bad luck–it may be to do with our attachment styles and trauma reenactment. Have you ever thought, “Here we go again”, in your adult relationships? Like the same problems raise their heads again and again, and you’re not in control of how […]
Affective Touch
17 Aug 2023
All humans need affectionate touch. It’s a form of comfort right from birth—a way for caregivers to show their love for their newborn baby. As we age, affectionate touch continues to be vital for our well-being: It helps us communicate with others, regulate our stress, sleep well, fight off infections, and soothe aches and pains. […]
Parentification
29 May 2023
What’s a parent’s number one job? To care for their children. But the term “caring” doesn’t simply mean catering to children’s basic needs. Caring also involves giving children the space to grow and develop. When parents meet all of these needs, a natural balance forms, with parents giving and children receiving. However, parentification disturbs this […]
Physical Health
25 May 2023
If you have a physical illness, disease, or medical condition, we don’t have to tell you the impact ill health can have on one’s life. Illness can affect our work life, what we’re able to do day-to-day, and self-confidence. But it clearly doesn’t end there; research shows that physical ill-health can also change how we […]
First Impressions
16 May 2023
When we talk about attachment theory, we’re referring to the importance of emotional bonds between ourselves and others. So, based on this, we tend to solely focus our attention around attachment on our close relationships–it’s only logical, right? In short, not always. There may be room to argue that our attachment style influences more than […]
Attachment Disorders
24 Apr 2023
Attachment issues arise from disruptions in the early caregiver-child bond. Undoubtedly, these disruptions significantly affect someones’ ability to trust in others or feel safe in relationships. However, when a caregiver consistently doesn’t fulfill their child’s emotional needs or displays abusive or neglectful behavior, the child may develop an attachment disorder. Child attachment disorders can significantly […]
Grandiosity
14 Apr 2023
Do you often feel superior to others? That you are entitled to special privileges and rights? Or perhaps you don’t like the word ‘no’ and struggle to admit when you’re wrong? If you typically answer these questions with a resounding ‘yes,’ you may have the entitlement/grandiosity schema. To help answer any questions you may have […]
Clingy2
15 Mar 2023
Falling in love is one of life’s most wondrous experiences. Every text, phonecall, and meetup sends us into a fizz of excitement and infatuation. So much so, that the very thought of this experience being taken away from us can send us into a cycle of despair. In our attempts to ensure that the other person […]
Love Bombing
30 Jan 2023
Being swept off your feet at the start of a relationship could only be a good thing, right? After all, elaborate romantic gestures are a sign of love. But what if they’re not an indication of love and instead a manipulative technique called “love bombing.” Love bombing is a trend that’s taken social media by […]
Attracting a Partner With a Secure Attachment Style
26 Dec 2022
Attracting a secure partner, even if you have an insecure attachment style, is entirely possible. It just helps to know the signs of secure attachment and understanding how to work towards more secure attachment in your own life first.
How to Communicate With an Avoidant Partner
1 Dec 2022
Avoidant attachment can cause a breakdown in communication. These tips can help strengthen the bond in your relationship with an avoidant partner.
Adoption and Attachment: Forming a Secure Bond With Your Adopted Child
12 Nov 2022
Adoption gives children a second chance. Find out how adoption impacts attachment and what adoptive caregivers can do to help their child forge a secure bond.
The Scare Factor: How Your Attachment Style Influences Your Fears
28 Oct 2022
Are you the type of person that likes to watch a horror movie on your own, enjoying the feeling of fear that tugs at your gut? Did you spend your childhood telling ghost stories or daring your friends to knock at the door of the local “haunted” house? If you did, you’re most certainly not […]
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Attachment
29 Sep 2022
COVID-19 has influenced our lives in multiple ways. Discover how the pandemic has affected people with the different attachment styles.
Attachment Style and Breakup
5 Jul 2022
How Your Attachment Style Can Influence Your Breakup Breakups, like any other stressful life event, can have a major impact on our mental health and well-being. As a result of heartbreak, we may experience issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep imbalances, and even feelings of grief. Of course, there are individual differences in how we […]
Anxious Attachment in Relationships - The Complete Guide
20 Jun 2022
Do you know your attachment style?Take our attachment quiz and find out now – fast, easy, free. Start Quiz Anxiously attached children end up highly confused regarding their caregivers’ inconsistent actions – they don’t understand why they change their behaviors from one extreme to the other. Consequently, these conflicting actions result in the child struggling […]
Tips for Managing ADHD for Insecure Attachers
13 May 2022
Discover a number of powerful strategies to manage ADHD symptoms efficiently. Our tips in this blog post are designed specifically for people with insecure attachment.
How to Plan Ahead to Avoid Holiday Stressors
22 Dec 2021
Don't let insecure attachment ruin your holidays! Use these simple tips to plan ahead and prevent and better manage holiday stressors.
Attachment Repair Group
13 Aug 2021
4 Reasons Why Most People Struggle to Become More Securely Attached The important thing to understand right now is that your attachment style ISN’T a life sentence. You are not “broken” – with the right support, you can heal the impact of your early experiences and lead a rich life full of successful and healthy […]
Self-Soothing Strategies for Coping With Anxious Attachment
23 Jul 2021
Understanding how to self regulate our emotions and actions is an essential skill to develop. If you are working towards “earned secure attachment”, think of this as a milestone on that path.
What Is Anxious Ambivalent Attachment and What Causes It?
25 May 2021
Anxious ambivalent attachment typically develops in children whose caregiver may have acted nurturing and responsive one minute and unavailable or insensitive the next.
Attachment Styles & Their Role in Relationships
2 Jul 2020
Research has identified four main attachment styles: anxious / preoccupied, dismissive / avoidant, disorganized and secure.
5 Practical Ways to Manage Your Anger & Negative Feelings
18 May 2020
We will discuss a few aspects of managing anger and negative emotions.
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