Dexa/Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Published May 21, 2024

009 - Fundamentals: Attachment Theory and Polyamory

Psychotherapist Jessica Fern delves into attachment theory's impact on polyamory, discussing how early caregiver interactions shape attachment styles and influence non-monogamous relationships, while offering insights for healing attachment issues through self-awareness and intentional practices.

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- How to heal trauma
  Asked by 46 people
- What is the connection between neuroplasticity and childhood development in terms of attachment styles?
  Asked by 42 people
- How can you navigate confidence and self-worth in relationships?
  Asked by 36 people
- What is the impact of emotional trauma?
  Asked by 28 people
- What are the four attachment styles briefly? Go in more depth about anxious and secure attachment styles. How can one work to transition from an anxious attachment style to a secure attachment style?
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- What are some techniques for healing from trauma?
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- Why does attachment style matter?
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- Does focusing on external stimuli make a person more avoidant?
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- Does disorganized attachment involve push and pull dynamics?
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- How to deal with attachment
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- How do attachment styles form in children?
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- How can someone overcome an anxious attachment style?
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- Are there any classifications of trauma?
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- What are the science-backed attachment styles?
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- How do attachment styles in romantic relationships relate to the tendency to neglect oneself?
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