Secure
Attachment
Attachment
What is secure attachment?
This attachment style is comfortable with both intimacy and independence
What is anxious attachment?
This attachment style is based by fear of abandonment
What is avoidant attachment?
This attachment style prioritizes independence over closeness
What is fearful-avoidant attachment?
This attachment style wants closeness but also fears it
This attachment style is considered the most emotionally healthy
Secure attachment
People who have this style tend to think they are worthy of...
Love, and support
Anxious attachment people in relationships seek...
Reassurance from their partners
People with this style may feel uncomfortable/struggle with...
Emotional intimacy
Fearful-avoidant attachment is also known as...
Disorganized attachment
In a relationship, what would happen if an anxious attachment person were dating an avoidant attachment person?
INTENSE CONFLICT, insecurity, high emotional distress
How do these people react when in conflict?
Communicate openly and calmly
Anxious attachment people may interpret neutral behavior as...
Rejection and disinterest
A common belief/mindset that avoidant attachment people have is...
“I don’t need anyone”
"People are unreliable"
Fearful-avoidant attachment often forms when the caregivers are...
Inconsistent, and/or frightening
TRUE OR FALSE
Attachment styles are not permanent personality traits
True
Secure attachment often forms when the caregivers are...
Responsible, and/or reliable
What behavior is common with anxious attachment people?
Clingy, over-texting, excessive worry
During conflict avoidant attachment people tend to...
Withdraw and/or shut down
People with Fearful-avoidant attachment may switch between these two behaviors...
Pursuing closeness, and/or pushing others away
TRUE OR FALSE
Nothing could ever help someone move towards a secure attachment style
What do secure attachment people look for when in a relationship?
They often look for a stable and healthy relationship
What could be some healthy coping strategies for this attachment style?
Express their worries clearly, find soothing activities, and self-care
A key growth goal for avoidant attachment is learning how to...
Feel comfortable with intimacy/express emotions/vulnerability, and balance independence and socialization
Fearful-avoidant attachment has an internal conflict between...
Fear of abandonment, and fear of intimacy
Name 5 examples of Anxious attachment behavior?
1. Constant need for reassurance
2. Clingy/ Over dependent
3. Fear of rejection
4. Overthinking about minor conversations/actions/situations
5. Prioritizing partners need over their own