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128 - The Avoidant Attachment Style (+ Why They Pull Away)

OPENHOUSE with Louise Rumball and leading therapists

English - November 27, 2023 12:53 - 44 minutes - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Previous Episode: 127 - ADHD - Why does everyone think that they have ADHD? Ft. Dr Jenna Vyas-Lee
Next Episode: 128 - ATTACHMENT - Ask A Therapist: The Truth About The Avoidant Attachment Style (+ Why They Pull Away) ft. Dr Tari Mack

The avoidantly attached deserved some airtime. Are avoidantly attached individuals avoiding love or avoiding vulnerability, rejection and potential discomfort? In this heavily requested episode, this week Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack dive into the Avoidant Attachment Style, shed light on the motivations behind the avoidantly attached and also explore how those with the avoidant attachment view OTHERS (including the anxiously attached!).
The pair discuss:

What’s really going on behind the Avoidant Attachment Style? (exploring the true drivers)

The difference between the Dismissive Avoidant and the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style

How seeking comfort & sharing feelings is often thought of as ‘useless’ for the Avoidantly Attached

The ties between childhood & the avoidant attachment style

The specific triggers and fears related to this attachment style; and

Why withdrawal, shutting down, seeking space to regulate - often without communicating - can impact a relationship

The pair also discuss the top triggers and fears of the avoidant attachment style and why things often go wrong, quickly, after having sex. 
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Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack
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The avoidantly attached deserved some airtime. Are avoidantly attached individuals avoiding love or avoiding vulnerability, rejection and potential discomfort? In this heavily requested episode, this week Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack dive into the Avoidant Attachment Style, shed light on the motivations behind the avoidantly attached and also explore how those with the avoidant attachment view OTHERS (including the anxiously attached!).

The pair discuss:


What’s really going on behind the Avoidant Attachment Style? (exploring the true drivers)
The difference between the Dismissive Avoidant and the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
How seeking comfort & sharing feelings is often thought of as ‘useless’ for the Avoidantly Attached
The ties between childhood & the avoidant attachment style
The specific triggers and fears related to this attachment style; and
Why withdrawal, shutting down, seeking space to regulate - often without communicating - can impact a relationship


The pair also discuss the top triggers and fears of the avoidant attachment style and why things often go wrong, quickly, after having sex. 

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⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐

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Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/

Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball

Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__

Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast

Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack

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