Disorganized Attachment
Disorganized attachment arises from caregivers who oscillate between being sources of safety and danger, leading to confusion and internal conflict. This can manifest as a freeze response, where individuals feel overwhelmed by tasks or conversations, resulting in paralysis rather than action. The struggle to reconcile these opposing forces often leads to exhaustion and avoidance, highlighting the deep impact of early relational experiences on adult behavior.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin
Related Questions
Is there a third state besides fight and flight in response to stress, often referred to as freeze, in the episode Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Protective States Explained?
How can Sarah Baldwin help in shifting away from thinking patterns that cause dysregulation in the episode Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Nervous System Regulation from episode #206: The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Understanding Attachment Styles?