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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Anxious Attachment and the Sensitive Emotional Radar

Hypersensitivity can distort emotional perception, impacting interpersonal relationships negatively.
Misreading emotional cues can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships.
Awareness of emotions does not guarantee empathy in close interactions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Anxious Attachment and the Sensitive Emotional Radar

Hypersensitivity can distort emotional perception, impacting interpersonal relationships negatively.
Misreading emotional cues can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships.
Awareness of emotions does not guarantee empathy in close interactions.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

3 Common Texting Red Flags to Look Out For

Emotionally unavailable people keep others at arm's length through subtle communication habits such as avoiding vulnerability and steering clear of deep conversations.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Shunishment" Blends Boundaries With Manipulation

Shunishment uses presence and absence to control behavior and create fear.
It relies on vague, shifting rules and can emerge from avoidant attachment styles.
Shunishment may suppress self-expression, particularly for marginalized groups.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Relational Starting Point for Compassion

Compassion and empathy are trainable skills that can be developed through specific practices like attachment priming and meditation.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The High Price We Pay for Tribalism

We have an innate need to attach to caregivers; however, anything beyond that initial impulse to attach must be taught.
Parenting
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory Announce Fall 2025 Tour

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory are set for a second North American tour starting September 11, 2025.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Signs You're Mistaking Intimacy Issues for 'The Ick'

People with higher levels of disgust sensitivity are more likely to reject potential partners for minor flaws.
Relationships
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Don't Laugh When Your Child Is Crying

Attachment research should guide parenting practice.
Everyday behaviors can be more significant than is initially apparent.
Parental laughing when children are distressed can have a serious negative impact.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Ways to Know Who You Can Trust

Trust is essential for relationship building, guided by three dimensions identified in psychotherapy.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI Is Replacing Our Jobs-But What If It's Also Replacing Us?

If growth comes from struggle, and if relationships are where we mirror and evolve, what happens when we outsource those human moments to machines?
Artificial intelligence
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Does Our Love for a Pet Ever Truly Leave Us?

Losing a pet evokes profound grief akin to losing a human loved one.
The command "stay" signifies protection and lasting memory during the grieving process.
Love for a pet transforms into enduring presence and memory after loss.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Feeling Alone in the Company of Others

Even if we share the space with people we know or members of our community, it might feel like their presence highlights our isolation.
Mental health
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Partner Betrayal and Relational Recovery

Partner betrayal significantly disrupts emotional stability and security in relationships.
A new approach, the RRPB model, offers insights into treating the effects of partner betrayal trauma.
Betrayed partners require specialized treatment due to the unique challenges they face.
#child-development
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Furry Friends Shape Young Hearts and Minds

Pets enhance a child's emotional well-being and empathy.
Secure pet attachments lead to better care and empathy.
Parental behavior influences how children treat pets.
Pets can be pivotal in a child's social skills development.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Parenting

The 7 Key Ways a Child's Mind Works

Understanding a child's emotional mindset is crucial for parents to raise happy, healthy children.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Furry Friends Shape Young Hearts and Minds

Pets enhance a child's emotional well-being and empathy.
Secure pet attachments lead to better care and empathy.
Parental behavior influences how children treat pets.
Pets can be pivotal in a child's social skills development.
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 months ago

People with secure attachment to their pets are less depressed, researchers find

The quality of pet attachment can significantly affect mental well-being, with anxious attachments contributing to depression.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Is Your Attachment Style "Secure"? "Anxious"? "Avoidant"? The Answer Isn't Your Destiny.

Understanding one's childhood attachment style is crucial to forming strong adult relationships.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

How to Prepare Parents and Teens for First Loves

Teens experience significant emotional development through crushes and relationships, which is essential for their growth, despite parental concerns about attachment.
Understanding the teen journey towards new attachments can foster healthier relationships, prompting crucial questions about self-perception during emotional experiences.
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