Characteristics- Stable
- Emotionally balanced
- Good at communicating
- Well adjusted
- Healthy amount of self-esteem
- Comfortable setting boundaries
- Patient
- Steady, consistent
- Accountable
Core Wounds- Any core wounds a securely attached person experiences are situation specific
- Ex. Failing classes in school> I am not good enough
- Ex. Feeling excluded at school > I am excluded
- Securely attached individuals will still have core wounds but they will be less intense and less frequently activated
- Securely attached individuals also tend to have less negative emotions less frequently, but of course there will be specific situations where a SA may struggle with grief, hurt, fear etc.
Common Needs- Balance
- Harmony
- Peace
- Connection
- Communication
- Resolution of problems with healthy solutions
- Consistency
- Commitment
- Accountability
Behavioural Coping Mechanisms- Conflict resolution & communication
- Vulnerability
- Self-soothing
- Identifying & actioning needs
- Asking for support from others
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