Attachment Styles: Insights with Dr. Carol George
Episode Overview
Dr. Carol George discusses various attachment patterns and their impact on adult relationships Insights into the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System for assessing attachment styles Importance of understanding attachment wounding and trauma interplay The need for assessment in therapeutic settings for better client understanding Exploration of secure, ambivalent, avoidant, and lesser-known attachment patterns
People are really good at presenting who they aren't, aren't they? Attachment trauma is any kind of apparent turning away, and it doesn't have to be extreme. Attachment wounding doesn't necessarily turn you into a dysregulated mess.
Ever wondered why you behave a certain way in relationships? In this episode of 'Flip Your Lid', Kim Honeycutt chats with Dr. Carol George, a trailblazer in attachment theory, to shed light on the mysteries of attachment patterns. From secure to ambivalent, avoidant, and even the lesser-known dismissive failed blocked mourning and preoccupied with suffering, Dr. George breaks down how these patterns shape our adult lives and relationships.
They dive into the biological, traumatic, and defensive aspects that influence these attachment styles. Dr. George also introduces the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System (AAP), an innovative tool for understanding your own attachment style. Whether you're looking to understand your own behaviors or improve your relationships, this episode offers valuable insights and practical knowledge.