Attachment

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In this episode of Therapy Natters, psychotherapists Richard Nicholls and Fiona Biddle discuss the concept of attachment theory. They explore how our early experiences with caregivers can shape our interactions and reactions as adults, whether it be in friendships, relationships, or even why we follow a football team.
00:00 Introduction
01:50 The Role of Therapists and Client-Centred Therapy
03:14 The Power of Self-Directed Therapy
03:37 The Therapist's Role in Difficult Situations
05:54 Understanding Emotions and Feelings
06:39 Unlabeled Feelings and Childhood Experiences
09:37 Introduction to Attachment Theory
11:38 Exploring the Origins of Attachment Theory
17:03 Understanding Attachment Styles
19:01 Understanding Secure Attachment
19:17 Transition from Secure to Insecure Attachment
21:13 Recognising Insecure Attachment Styles
21:24 Exploring the Three Types of Insecure Attachment
22:39 Impact of Parenting Styles on Attachment
24:13 Understanding the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
31:01 Implications of Understanding Your Attachment Style
31:46 The Role of Attachment in Social and Cultural Affiliations
33:14 The Role of Attachment in Relationships
35:56 Reflecting on Personal Attachment Styles
37:06 Closing Thoughts

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Chapters

1. Attachment (00:00:00)

2. The Role of Therapists and Client-Centred Therapy (00:01:50)

3. The Power of Self-Directed Therapy (00:03:14)

4. The Therapist's Role in Difficult Situations (00:03:37)

5. Understanding Emotions and Feelings (00:05:54)

6. Unlabeled Feelings and Childhood Experiences (00:06:39)

7. Introduction to Attachment Theory (00:09:37)

8. Exploring the Origins of Attachment Theory (00:11:38)

9. Understanding Attachment Styles (00:17:03)

10. Understanding Secure Attachment (00:19:01)

11. Transition from Secure to Insecure Attachment (00:19:17)

12. Recognising Insecure Attachment Styles (00:21:13)

13. Exploring the Three Types of Insecure Attachment (00:21:24)

14. Impact of Parenting Styles on Attachment (00:22:39)

15. Understanding the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style (00:24:13)

16. Implications of Understanding Your Attachment Style (00:31:01)

17. The Role of Attachment in Social and Cultural Affiliations (00:31:46)

18. The Role of Attachment in Relationships (00:33:14)

19. Reflecting on Personal Attachment Styles (00:35:56)

20. Closing Thoughts (00:37:06)