Bridging the Gap: Supporting Avoidant Attachment with Connection
Natalie Larson Natalie Larson

Bridging the Gap: Supporting Avoidant Attachment with Connection

In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson dives into avoidant attachment, a style often seen in children who seem distant or overly independent. Natalie explains how avoidant attachment develops, how it impacts behavior and relationships, and what parents and therapists can do to rebuild trust and foster connection. Using the four Theraplay dimensions—Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge—she shares practical strategies and activities to gently support these children in feeling safe, secure, and understood.

Discover how small, consistent acts of care can make a lasting difference.

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Nurturing Change: Supporting Ambivalent Attachment with Practical Tools
Natalie Larson Natalie Larson

Nurturing Change: Supporting Ambivalent Attachment with Practical Tools

In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson takes a closer look at ambivalent attachment—a style often marked by clinginess and anxiety in children. Natalie unpacks the roots of this attachment style, how it impacts relationships, and shares practical tools for parents and therapists to support change. Using the four Theraplay dimensions—Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge—she offers actionable strategies to build trust, consistency, and security in the parent-child relationship. Tune in for insights and activities to nurture connection and foster healing. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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