Do you notice these patterns in yourself? Save this reel as a reminder to pause and reflect before acting, and click the highlight ‘ATTACHMENT’ in my bio on Instagram for more about attachment styles.Love, Jen
Tag: attachment theory
What Is Insecure Attachment?
Attachment patterns are patterns of love. They ask if we can trust others to love us in the way we need. If you want to know more, check out my highlight ‘ATTACHMENT’. Love, Jen
What is Insecure Attachment?
Healing insecure attachment is a journey, but it’s possible with support. So much love on your healing journey, Jen
About Co-regulation from a Ten Year Old
Oh, my heart! I just can’t stop watching. She’s 14 now, and I can’t believe how smart, funny and beautiful she was and still is. I’m one lucky mum!
What’s Not Co-Regulation
Understanding what co-regulation IS and ISN’T can transform your relationships! It’s not about mirroring someone’s panic or distress—it’s about maintaining calm and helping others find their way back to a place of peace. In Chapter 6 of my book ‘Heal …
Why Co-Regulation is Important
When a nervous system with little co-regulation starts to receive co-regulation as an adult, it will learn to regulate itself. This is where we reach the limits of individual personal development work. At this stage, we need to be in …
Rituals for Building Connection
When you are an early bird in a relationship with a night owl, you potentially miss out on many opportunities for connection. You might find less time to talk, less intimacy, less touch, and at worst, you live like friends …
Break the Cycle of Toxic Criticism and Defensiveness
Imagine that your partner is criticising you. What is your gut reaction? For some, it is to shrink and hide. For others, it is to become defensive. Both of these responses are protective in some way, so they make sense. …
But I had a Stable Home. Why Am I Avoidant In Relationships?
You might have grown up with a roof over your head and three meals a day with your two parents. You might look back at your childhood and think, “Okay, I was alone a lot, and my family weren’t very …