Early Attachment and Adult Relationships: There is a Link!

Attachment theory is a psychological model that explains how our early relationships with caregivers shape our emotional and social development. It suggests that the way we form attachments with others in adulthood is based on the type of attachment with primary caregivers that we experienced in childhood.

Attachment theory helps us understand why some relationships are more successful than others, and why some people are more prone to anxiety or depression. It also provides insight into how different types of attachment styles can affect our behavior in relationships, such as those who experience anxious, avoidant, secure, or disorganized attachment styles.

Counselling can be a useful tool for people to explore their attachment styles and learn how to better support each other within their relationships. Somatic and mindfulness-based counselling, such as sensorimotor psychotherapy, is particularly effective in helping individuals understand and heal from past trauma related to attachment trauma and injury. By understanding how our early relationships shape us, we can create healthier connections with others in the present moment.

If you are looking to begin your self-growth journey, I would love to work with you to help you live your most authentic life. As a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) trained in somatic therapy, I offer counselling services both virtually and in Squamish, BC. For more information, visit www.wildpathwellness.com