Attachment

Attachment styles are not developed randomly. They are formed from all the "good" and "bad" encounters with our primary caretakers/family, which construct a mental and physical story of how we view and interact in our romantic, familial, and social relationships. These experiences can shape and distort our authentic self and influence our connections to others and the world. Gaining insight into your own attachment styles can be transformative in making shifts in creating deeper relationships.

Attachment and codependency issues arise often in those that are insecure with their lives and ability to explore the self in order to determine why, where, and how their issues started. I have experience in group and individual settings approaching attachment styles and exploring how the environment and relationships from childhood expand into adulthood while allowing the individual to explore their changes over time as well.

My work supporting individuals across the spectrum of mental illness owes itself to attachment theory, self-concept development, and DBT/interpersonal effectiveness skills-building modalities. As human beings, we are, by definition, social and relational organisms that exist within a spectrum of ubiquitous contexts. Together, we will work to better-understand family dynamics, explore various attachment styles, and build better communication/boundary-setting skills.

A healthy attachment is neither forced to be near nor forced to be away. Secure attachment comes from the security and safety to be in relationship and be ourselves in a way that is successful to our lives and honers the life of our relationships. Healthy attachment doesn't ask us to compromise ourselves or our others. It is the ability to hold with others and our selves. Education and knowing your tendencies in attachment will empower productivity in your relationships and avoid your triggers.

I have taught college level courses covering the subject of attachment theory. Furthermore, I co-led a year long attachment based group for adults involved with Department of Child Services in the state of Indiana, where the goal was to repair the attachment system of the parent in question, and teach them how to cultivate healthy attachment with children. I also ran a group that targets the symptoms of insecure attachment, such as emotional regulation skills, boundary setting, and assertiveness

We all have attachment needs from the moment we're born. How those needs are met (or not met) greatly influence our abilities to form healthy relationships with others and ourselves. Attachment (and trauma) has been a special interest of mine throughout my career, and I have completed and provided additional trainings in multiple attachment-related areas.

With extensive expertise in attachment theory and its impact on relationships, Meghan helps clients understand and heal from insecure attachment patterns. Using evidence-based practices like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she empowers individuals and couples to build healthier, more secure connections. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment, she guides clients toward emotional well-being and stronger relationships.

Attachment theory informs how I choose to treat clients who have challenges in relationships, especially romantically and with caregivers. I have worked with client's who are struggling in partnerships, singleness, and with parent/child relationships. Oftentimes, healthy attachment is disrupted by trauma. Exploration of this area through art therapy intervention and psychodynamic approaches have been a part of my work with all clients.

Our attachment styles develop when we are young. These patterns affect the way we relate in relationships during both easy and challenging moments. Experiential and practical exercises will help you know your own attachment style and find tools to support you to lean into relationships that are healthy as well as learn to ask for what you need and set appropriate boundaries. The capacity to lean into someone, to trust someone and let them trust you, is a great gift.

Most issues in life stem from childhood events and attachment. Explore your attachment style and gain an understanding of how you see the world and interact with others.

I have specialty training in how trauma suffered during childhood impacts ongoing attachment styles.

My approach is rooted in understanding how pur early attachment experiences shape our relationships and emotional regulation, and focuses on re-establishing secure, compassionate connections with oneself and others.

“If you think you’re enlightened — begins an aphorism by psychologist and spiritual teacher Ram Dass — “[then] go spend a week with your family.” It rings true, right? That’s because we’re never more vulnerable — & therefore more easily triggered — than with our families of origin. And anyone who’s ever been in a partnership knows that those same wounds inevitably show up within the relationship. But there’s hope! In learning to reparent ourselves, we liberate ourselves to a new future

“If you think you’re enlightened — begins an aphorism by psychologist and spiritual teacher Ram Dass — “[then] go spend a week with your family.” It rings true, right? That’s because we’re never more vulnerable — & therefore more easily triggered — than with our families of origin. And anyone who’s ever been in a partnership knows that those same wounds inevitably show up within the relationship. But there’s hope! In learning to reparent ourselves, we liberate ourselves to a new future

As infants, we need to attach to our caregivers for survival. However, when something interrupts that attachment --neglect, abuse, trauma, or feelings of abandonment-- we internalize that there must be something wrong with us. These create negative core beliefs and attachment wounds. Attachment is a major framework in reaching our true potential and being able to feel love and a sense of belonging.

Some people say that unresolved attachment issues are at the root of most of our relational issues - and I would have to agree. Underneath fights with your partner is a desire to feel safe and secure in your relationship. Fights happen because we don't feel safe and connected. I use proven interventions based on the science of attachment theory to help clients identify and express their important feelings and needs, leading to less conflict and greater connection with others.

I have specialty training in how trauma suffered during childhood impacts ongoing attachment styles. This is my primary area of expertise.

I'm immensely passionate about everything attachment - especially helping folks heal attachment wounds. Since we’re wired to need connection to survive, it makes sense that our relationships can "make or break us." Unfortunately, many of us carry wounds from disrupted / harmful attachments and as a result make choices that go against our own best interest repeatedly. When we understand attachment and how it has impacted us, we’re able to know ourselves deeper and truly heal.

I am Certified in Attachment Focused EMDR. I empower clients to develop a secure attachment style so they can enjoy healthy relationships. I work with clients that have experienced family of origin or relational trauma that created anxious attachment or avoidant attachment styles that now keep them from having the healthy relationships they want. I utilize inner child experiential techniques, CBT and other modalities to assist clients in developing their securely attached functional adult.

Our attachment styles develop when we are young. These patterns affect the way we relate in relationships during both easy and challenging moments. Experiential and practical exercises will help you know your own attachment style. You will find tools to support you to lean into relationships that are healthy as well as learn to ask for what you need and set appropriate boundaries. The capacity to lean into someone, to trust someone and let them trust you, is a great gift.