Disorganized attachment develops when the caregivers are sources of fear because the child doesn’t know what to expect from their caregivers. They do not know if/when their needs will be met. The child cannot adapt to their caregivers’ behavior because their behavior is unpredictable –…

Shame is something we feel when we violate social norms. It’s a feeling of humiliation when we have done something we believe is immoral, dishonorable or improper. It leads us to view ourselves as shameful, or bad. In moments when we are feeling shame we…

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. It is intended to highlight efforts at suicide prevention and reduce the stigma around talking about suicide, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. Suicide is now the 12th leading cause of death. In 2020 over 45,000 Americans died by…

As Pink sings in her song All I Know So Far, “Haven’t always been this way. I wasn’t born a renegade. I felt alone, still feel afraid, I stumble through it anyway. I wish someone would have told me that this life is ours to…

Avoidant attachment develops when caregiving is emotionally distant and strict. These parents are often emotionally misattuned to their children. They do not tolerate emotional expression and expect their child to be independent and tough. When their child is reaching out for support, reassurance or affection,…

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