Thoughts on Thoughts

What happens if you struggle with avoidant attachment and your partner has anxious attachment (or vice versa)? We see this type of relationship often and it does not have to keep you trapped. In this episode we talk about the difficulties of navigating this type of relationship dynamic, how to work on this with your partner and ultimately how you can heal! Tune in to hear some insight on what to do if you have found yourself in this kind of relationship. 

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We are continuing our series on attachment styles with this episode! We discuss how to identify if you have an avoidant attachment style, how that may manifest in your relationships and ultimately how to heal this insecure attachment style. Avoidant attachment can cause disconnection in relationships but if individuals with this style can lean into the discomfort they feel about needing other people, they can hopefully heal and be more connected to those they love.

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Human trafficking is not a new problem but this massive issue that is affecting the lives of so many in the world is finally getting more attention. In this episode we talk with Rachel Curtis Vinck to gain some insight on what we need to know about human trafficking, what we can do to stay safe and manage our anxiety and how to help fight against trafficking. Rachel has worked in anti-human trafficking with the International Rescue Committee and has helped many victims of labor and sex trafficking. Rachel is very knowledgable on this topic and her insight is very helpful. We hope you find our conversation with her as enlightening as we did! 

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In this episode we talk about what it looks like to have an anxious attachment style. Many of us may lean towards this attachment style if we have had attachment "injuries" in the past. We talk about what this can look like in a relationship and what you can specifically do to heal this insecure attachment style. The great thing about attachment styles is that they can shift so don't give up! 

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Attachment theory suggests that a secure attachment style is formed through genetics, parenting and life experiences. If you currently struggle with insecure attachment in your relationships, fear not! The beauty of attachment is that your style can shift over time- we can heal insecure attachment styles and become more secure. Tune in to this episode to learn about what you can do to become more securely attached to those you love!

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Have you ever wanted to understand the science behind antidepressants and anti anxiety medications? Tune in and learn from our guest Dr. Kyle Smith. Kyle Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Sacramento California. He completed medical school at the University of California in Irvine and Residency at Sutter Sacramento. He has a special interest in psychopharmacology and commonly cares for patients with anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. He provides a detailed description of what you can expect when you go into your primary care providers office inquiring about medications.  From what medications are available to what side effects you can expect, he offers a compassionate and informative interview.

Have you ever felt conflicting emotions and felt shame around that? An example would be feeling immense grief and yet also feeling relief when a loved one passes on after a long battle with cancer. In this episode we break down how we can shift our thinking and give space to multiple emotions at once. We can feel mixed emotions about our life circumstances- it's okay! Tune in as we break this concept down and talk about the power of using the word "and" as we navigate our emotions. 

Things are slowly starting to open up in some places so what does that mean for managing anxiety that may come with that? In this episode we discuss how to cope with the changes that are happening, how to have boundaries and how to cope with the actions of other people who may not have the same views on things as you do. Taylor also shares about a rough encounter she had in public recently and we talk about how she dealt with the situation. We hope her sharing her experience and our dialogue around it will be a helpful final quarantine chat for you!

In this episode we turn our microphones over to our husbands! While this may have been a questionable decision, we feel like they did a great job talking about what it's like being married to us (therapists), their marriage tips and what it has been like for each of them with making the transition into fatherhood. We hope you enjoy this quarantine chat!

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On this episode we talk with Cristi Dame, a licensed professional counselor, about how parents can connect with their children through play. Cristi talks with us about some of the challenges parents face when it comes to playing with their children and shares tips on what parents can do to interact with their children during play in a way that can strengthen the relationship. She shares how to conduct special play sessions that can foster a deeper relationship between parents and their children. We know you will learn so much from Cristi because she presents these concepts in a way that is not overwhelming and is very doable! 

If you would like to learn more from Cristi after listening to this episode, she has created a 30 minute course, "Purposeful Play" that goes more in depth into the basics of play therapy so that you can conduct special play sessions with your children. The course can be found through the link below and you can use the code FREE to get it at no cost. We highly recommend this resource that Cristi has put together for parents! 

Free Mini Course

You can also find more helpful information from Cristi on her Instagram, The Playful Nest. 

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Cristi's mini course is based on the Child-Parent Relationship Training course through the Center for Play Therapy that was established by Dr. Garry Landreth. More information on that can be found through the link below. 

https://cpt.unt.edu/what-child-parent-relationship-therapy