Tag Archive - avoidant

005 – Introverted vs Avoidant – What is the difference?

May 6, 2012 in Science with 0 Comments

Based on the photo Cowboy by Larry1732 via Flikr.comWhen I think of avoidant individuals, for some reason what comes to mind is a certain “smoking man” magazine ad – the strong, silent, solo cowboy looking over the herd. I think of someone who likes to get away from everyone else to think.

But in retrospect, is that characterization correct? In our latest podcast I ask the silly question: What is the difference between an introvert and an avoidant?

 

 

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003 – Can Attachment Styles Change?

January 29, 2012 in Science with 0 Comments

Rock ClimberAttachment theory tells us that there are three main attachment styles: secure, anxious and avoidant. However, some people will insist that they have been more than one “style” in their lifetime. Is that possible? If yes, what is happening in that situation? Is there hope to move from an insecure attachment style to secure?

In our latest podcast, Rebecca and I discuss these questions and more with Dr. Phil Shaver,  ”the father of adult attachment theory.”

 

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