Reviewed by Emily Edlynn, PhD Key Takeaways Avoidant attachment can be a problem for kids, because it lead to other mental health issues like feeling distrustful and emotionally numb.Parents who are ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology suggests that while mothers and fathers are equally ...

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."—Albert Schweitzer ...

How do psychologists determine how attached a young child is to their mum or dad? Since very young children who do not speak cannot simply be asked how they feel about their parents, psychologists ...

A secure attachment style helps you use skills from a healthy childhood to have healthy relationships. But if you have an anxious attachment style, you may be dependent and have issues with self ...

The way we connect with others isn’t random – it’s shaped by patterns formed early in our lives. Attachment styles are the invisible blueprints that guide how we build relationships, express emotions, ...

From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children. Understanding these patterns, where they come from and ...

Marie and her husband started seeing a couples therapist when the early years of parenthood put a strain on their marriage. Their two kids were 3 years and 4 months old, respectively, when COVID ...

It’s not uncommon that new clients come into Kelsie Coles’ therapy office and declare their attachment style. “I ask them a question, and people will say, ‘Well, I need you to know that I identify as ...