Being Human

Episode 63: Attachment Theory: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How It Affects Your Relationships


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Discussed in this episode:
  • What is attachment theory?
  • The difference between attachment theory and attachment parenting;
  • Defining the four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganized;
  • How these styles can manifest themselves in adult relationships;
  • Ways to heal from unhealthy attachments as an adult;
  • Grounding ourselves in the deepest and most secure attachment relationship - our relationship with God the Father.
Resources mentioned or relevant:
  • Join the Integrated Life Membership to participate in our App Groups and to get access to all courses Dr. Greg has created!
  • Download the free Integrated App for access to Catholic Mindfulness audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, and more!
  • More on the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat (available in the app as well);
  • The Mindful Catholic book;
  • Introduction to Catholic Mindfulness course and Catholic Mindfulness 2: Discernment of Spirits course (both included in Integrated Life Membership!);
  • The first episode in our three-part series on relationships: Episode 61: Being Single (And Not Bitter About It) w/ Amy Grace Miller
  • The second episode in our three-part series on relationships: Episode 62: Relationship Q&A with Married Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Bryan & Teresa Violette
  • Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Being Human;
  • To find out how Dr. Greg's team can help you, click here;
  • To read the CatholicPsych blog, click here;
  • For resources from the CatholicPsych Institute, click here;

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