Attachment Based Relationship Tips

Looking to strengthen your relationship? Our blog offers expert relationship tips rooted in attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Learn how to identify your attachment style, communicate more effectively, and foster emotional safety with your partner. From overcoming conflict to building deeper trust, our practical advice and tools, created by couples therapist Julie Menanno, are designed to help you move toward a secure and fulfilling connection. Dive in and start transforming your relationships today!

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Chapter 9: Attachment Injuries and Repair

In Chapter 9 of Secure Love, we explore attachment injuries—what they are, how they form, and what it takes to repair them. These moments of relational pain shape our protective strategies, but they also offer an opportunity for deeper connection if we’re willing to stay emotionally engaged.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Why Do Avoidant Attached Partners Do That?

Understanding why avoidant partners engage in behaviors like appeasing, shutting down, or defending themselves is key to breaking negative cycles. Learn how to transform these behaviors and build a more secure relationship.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Why Do Those with Anxious Attachment Do That?

Anxious attachment behaviors often stem from deep fears of abandonment. Learn why these behaviors feel safe and how to shift toward healthier relationship patterns.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Understanding Disorganized Attachment

Discover how disorganized attachment impacts relationships and explore steps to build trust, foster connection, and begin healing.

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