Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

  • What are Attachment Styles? | Secure and Insecure Attachment

What are Attachment Styles? | Secure and Insecure Attachment

Thursday 12th January 2023

Discover how attachment styles impact relationships and learn to create secure bonds with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on the Counselor Toolbox Podcast.
29 minutes
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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
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Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
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Attachment Styles: How They Shape Our Relationships

The key here in any of these attachment styles is: behavior is communication insecure.
Ever wondered why some relationships feel like a safe haven while others leave you feeling anxious or distant? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes unpacks the concept of attachment styles and their profound impact on our emotional lives. Starting from infancy, our interactions with primary caregivers shape whether we develop secure or insecure attachment styles, which in turn influence our adult relationships. Dr.
Snipes breaks down the different types of attachment, including anxious insecure attachment, anxious ambivalent attachment, and avoidant attachment. She explains how these styles manifest in behaviors and emotions, such as chronic stress and difficulties in regulating feelings. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Dr. Snipes offers practical advice on how to foster secure attachments and enhance emotional intelligence. One of the standout points from this episode is the idea that behavior is a form of communication.
By understanding your attachment style, you can improve how you interact with yourself and others. Whether you're dealing with personal challenges or looking to deepen your professional expertise, this episode provides valuable insights that can help you build stronger, healthier relationships.