"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily ...

You've heard of it: distancing your relationships, suppressing your emotions, fearing intimacy. This is how I manage being an avoidant attachment, and how I want to grow.

Early bonds with caregivers shape future relationships and emotional development. Consistent and responsive caregiving is essential for building secure attachments. Attachment theory is a ...

Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a New York City-based neuropsychologist and director of Comprehend the Mind, a psychological practice that treats learning disorders, anxiety, depression and other ...

I listened intently as the young woman I was working with recounted the contentious discussion she had with her romantic partner the night before. “He was so angry with me. I mean, all I said was that ...

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 ...

If our relationships are ultimately set by how we were treated in our childhood, is it even possible to reverse that? Or are we just set the way we’re set? My last relationship ended in a 37-second ...

Children who experience disorganized attachment often fear their caregivers, but crave their attention. If you think your child has a disorganized attachment, here's how experts say you can begin to ...

Whether we like our job or not, our approach to our work is heavily influenced by who we are as people, even if we try to hide our true selves at the office. But what if the key is actually not hiding ...