Ep.74/ Simplifying the Four Attachment Styles With Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley
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Today on the podcast we have Dr. Anita Kuhnley. Anita is an author, esteemed scholar, expert counselor and speaker. She is passionately committed to her mission of sharing simple psychological techniques that empower counselors and individuals to improve their own lives and make a positive impact on others.
She has authored or co-authored nine books, including the acclaimed, “The Mister Rogers Effect” , which unpacks the incredible influence of Fred Rogers through a psychological lens. And in her upcoming book, “The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help in Your Search for Lasting Love”, she integrates classic attachment theory to provide readers with valuable insights into understanding both themselves and those with whom they aspire to build meaningful relationships—And it’s this very book that I wanted to touch on with her as she does such a wonderful job in simplifying the 4 attachment styles and illustrating how they manifest in our lives.
We talk about…
-The four relationship styles (aka attachment styles).
-Strengths and challenges of each attachment style.
-How knowing the relationship styles help us in dating and relationships.
-Tips to help incompatible attachment styles within relationships work (Ex: anxious and avoidant dynamic).
—Current research on how to shift from insecure to secure attachment from a realistic and transparent lens.
