Self-regulation tips for people with avoidant attachment style
1 year, 4 months ago

Self-regulation tips for people with avoidant attachment style

Hindustan Times  

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, we learn to live without getting attention, affection and care. People with an avoidant attachment style may struggle to balance their innate need for connection with the fear of being overwhelmed or hurt. The expert further shared a few self-regulation tips to follow for people with avoidant attachment style. Self-regulation tips for people with avoidant attachment style Awareness: being aware of the habits we have and the reasons as to why we behave in a certain way in certain situations is the first step to understanding the attachment style we have how we can self-regulate. Small steps: gradually introducing ourselves to vulnerability and noticing the small changes and how we can trust people with our emotions can help us to know ourselves better.

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