Protest Behavior and Attachment Styles: Breaking the Cycle

Protest behavior can trap you in a cycle of emotional push and pull with your partner. Whether it’s excessive texting from anxious attachment or stonewalling from avoidant tendencies, understanding these patterns is the first step to breaking free. Learn how to respond without drama and build healthier connections.

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Is it Narcissism…or Dismissive Avoidance?

While dismissive avoidants and narcissists may both seem emotionally distant, the former shields vulnerability for self-protection, while the latter craves control and admiration—unlocking these differences can transform how you navigate relationships.

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Does Shame Have a Purpose?

Shame is that heavy, sinking feeling that echoes the lie, ‘You are not enough,’ but the truth is, it’s not your identity—it’s an invitation to heal and reclaim your worth.

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Becoming More Self-Aware

True self-awareness comes not from asking “Why?” but from asking “What?”—what can I do, what can I change, and what steps will move me forward?

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Understanding Attachment Styles in Intimate Relationships

Dr. Christine reveals the surprising way childhood bonds shape your love life—whether secure, anxious, dismissive-avoidant, or fearful-avoidant—unpacking how these styles drive your emotions and relationships, and how you can rewrite the script for deeper, healthier connections.

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