97. Interview with Monica Amorosi (Psychotherapist) About Attachment Styles

What Are We Discussing In This Episode? 

In this episode, we focus on six topics related to attachment styles:

• What attachment styles gravitate towards each other and why (01:43)
• How do attachment styles get damaged in relationships and how can someone recognize if their attachment style has been damaged in a relationship? (06:13)
• What role do communication patterns play in damaging attachment styles, and how can these patterns be improved? (16:16)
• How do different attachment styles impact the way we express and receive love? (23:35)
• How do attachment styles impact our ability to set boundaries in relationships, and what are some ways to improve boundary-setting skills to prevent damage to attachment styles? (31:31)
• How to repair an insecure attachment style (39:31)

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More Information About the Host & Monica Amorosi

The host, Juliana Akin, is a co-founder of Unfilteredd, a lawyer, and a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She creates content about narcissism and narcissistic abuse to share her personal experiences with healing because she hopes that by sharing her journey, she can help you navigate yours.

Monica Amorosi is a licensed psychotherapist and has experience working with the full spectrum of interpersonal violence. In her initial clinical work, she provided treatment to adult perpetrators of abuse, giving her insight into what drives abusive or narcissistic behaviors. Over time, her work shifted to address complex trauma for the most vulnerable victims of abuse. She has helped people escape violent situations, establish better functioning, and work towards rebuilding a healthy life after abuse. 

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