What we’re about
When Attachment Theory was introduced in the last century by British Dr. John Bowlby and researcher Mary Ainsworth, they identified four distinct Attachment Styles* to describe how children relate emotionally and behaviorally to their caregivers.
Later studies deepened this understanding. Much like DNA encodes the blueprint for how our bodies replicate at the cellular level; our subconscious encodes an Attachment Style that replicates in our adult relationships the same familiar psycho-social, emotional, and behavioral characteristics from our childhood relationships with our caregivers. The encouraging news is that, unlike DNA, our Attachment Style is not fixed.
This same knowledge about Attachment is and will continue to have a foundational influence on family and marriage therapy, and other wellness practices. With increased awareness of how Attachment Styles operate, some new skills and intentional practice, we can choose to have an Earned Secure Attachment Style, and benefit from healthier, more balanced and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.
Each [MeetUp.com](http://meetup.com/) event hosted by the Attachment Pathway will explore one of the many elements of Attachment Styles in a group format and will host questions and answers at the end. Notably, Attachment Pathway webinars focus on enhancing understanding of Attachment Styles, and building skills toward secure attachment as essential parts of wellness. The Attachment Pathway is not a provider of therapy and our programs for individuals and groups are not substitutes for therapy services offered by licensed therapists and mental health professionals.
[*If you wish to know more about your attachment style in two easy steps:
(1) Take the free, private, 5-minute attachment style quiz at:
https://www.attachmentpathway.com; then
(2) Listen to the Attachment Pathway Podcast, Episode 1 on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/ML1B7 or Podcast Addict! at https://shorturl.at/xqAyD ].
Upcoming events
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•Online💞 The Sweet Spot of Secure Connection: Neither Cold nor Clingy
OnlineDo you ever feel “too much” or “not (good) enough” in love? These painful doubts often come from the unmet emotional needs of an insecure attachment style that keep us off balance — and push us to chase, avoid, or shut down.
In this live 90-minute session, we’ll do a deep dive into the difference between needs required for basic survival and needs that enable humans to thrive; in the context of wants, and non-negotiables. When our needs and our partner’s needs are truly met, it is much easier to find the sweet spot of connection — where self-respect and intimacy coexist.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your Attachment Style and how it shapes your needs.
- Explore the six categories of human needs that drive thriving with self and in connection.
- Assess how well your current needs are being met in the context of wants and non-negotiables.
- Practice a live exercise with other participants to strengthen emotional awareness.
- Join an open Q&A with Melissa Stone, PhD, founder of AttachmentPathway.com.
Join us to shift from anxious or avoidant patterns into the calm confidence of secure love. đź’—
👉 Register to save your spot, so that you can start finding your balance — neither cold nor clingy, but securely connected.
[*If you wish to know more about your attachment style in two easy steps:
(1) Take the free, private, 5-minute attachment style quiz at: https://www.attachmentpathway.com; then
(2) Listen to the Attachment Pathway Podcast, Episode 1 on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/ML1B7 or Podcast Addict! at https://shorturl.at/xqAyD ].456 attendees
•OnlineShut the Front Door!? Protecting Your Peace While Letting Love In
OnlineDo you ever feel like you want more closeness or need more space than your partner? Chances are you’ve learned to bite your tongue, swallow your feelings or guard your heart in ways that keep love at a distance -in some cases behind a closed door. Have you ever considered creating an inner “front door policy” [Read: in alignment with your needs] to clarify who and what gets access to you, and on what terms?
This live 90-minute interactive webinar will help you understand how boundaries, attachment styles*, and nervous system patterns all interact. As soon as we can recognize when our inner alarm system is really trying to keep us safe, we can retrain it to allow connection that feels calm, supportive, and secure. This is the key to protecting our peace while keeping the door open to a consistent, honest, and mutually beneficial love relationship.
You’ll learn how to:
• Identify the common emotional triggers associated with each attachment style and how they influence boundaries.
• Tell the difference between healthy self-protection and nervous system dysregulation related to outdated but habitual reactions to insecure attachment.
• Use simple body-based tools to reset when you feel the impulse to fight, flee, freeze or fawn.
• Engage in live practice with other course participants
• Participate in an open Q&A with Melissa Stone, PhD, founder of AttachmentPathway.com.
Join us for a powerful reset that blends neuroscience, attachment theory, and self-compassion — all with a touch of humor and heart.
👉Register now to start protecting your peace without slamming the door on love. 💗
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[*If you wish to know more about your attachment style in two easy steps:
(1) Take the free, private, 5-minute attachment style quiz at: https://www.attachmentpathway.com; then
(2) Listen to the Attachment Pathway Podcast, Episode 1 on Spotify at https://shorturl.at/ML1B7 or Podcast Addict! at https://shorturl.at/xqAyD ].102 attendees
Past events
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