Most people have heard the term “attachment style,” but aren’t quite sure how this relates to their life or interactions with other people. The basis of attachment theory is that early interactions between children and their caregivers shape an individual’s attachment style, which directly influences their relationships throughout life.

Attachment is an intrinsic skill with which we’re born that ensures our survival. As human beings, our central nervous systems need to attach to our caregivers, so we are fed, held, and cared for. This helps us learn how to self-soothe and feel safe. Sometimes, however, we don’t receive the secure style we need to learn co-regulation of our emotions and boundaries. When this doesn’t happen, it has lasting effects on how we relate to and interact with other people.

At The Moore Resilient Group, we work with clients to explore their attachment patterns and dynamics, often focusing on how early attachment experiences impact current relationships and emotional functioning. We aim to achieve the following goals together: Examine your early relationships with your caregivers and learn how these shaped your attachment style and relationship patterns. As we identify which style you relate with most, we use this information and the safety of the trusted therapeutic relationship to develop a secure attachment style in your life. With this secure foundation, you can then begin to process and heal from attachment-related traumas while you improve your communication and relational skills.

Many of our clients have found this lens is a crucial missing piece in understanding how they’ve functioned in relationships their entire lives. Let’s talk.