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Licensure Lifeline: NCE & NCMHCE Prep Podcast
Clingy, Distant, or Just Right: Exploring Adult Attachment Styles
In this episode of Licensure Lifeline, we explore Attachment Theory and its impact on adult relationships. Starting with the foundational work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, we break down the four primary attachment styles—Secure, Anxious/Preoccupied, Dismissive/Avoidant, and Fearful/Avoidant—and explain how they influence relationship dynamics. We discuss how therapists can use attachment theory in practice to help clients understand their relationship patterns, resolve conflicts, and build more secure connections.
1.Books:
•“Attached” by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller: A popular and accessible book that breaks down attachment styles and their impact on adult relationships.
•“Hold Me Tight” by Sue Johnson: This book focuses on applying attachment theory in couples therapy through Emotionally Focused Therapy.
2.Websites:
•The Gottman Institute: gottman.com – Offers research-based resources on relationships and attachment.
•AttachmentProject.com – Provides quizzes and articles on identifying and understanding attachment styles.
3.Journal Articles:
•“The Attachment Behavioral System in Adulthood: Activation, Psychodynamics, and Interpersonal Processes” (ResearchGate) – For a deeper dive into the research.