Communication is important because it meets fundamental emotional needs that are at the root of our challenges. In this episode, you will learn helpful tips on how to communicate with someone who has a fearful avoidant attachment style.——— 1-1 Attachment Coaching: www.jessicadasilvacoaching.com
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What God Taught Me About Secure Attachment
In this episode, I share what God taught me about secure attachment, why people will inevitably let us down, and how finding security in something greater than ourselves can transform the way we experience love and relationships.💛 Just getting started? Check out the Secure Self ... Show More
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Lessons From Dating an Avoidant and an Anxious Partner
In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned from dating both avoidant and anxious partners, how each relationship highlighted different areas for growth, and why the goal isn't hyper-independence or over-dependence—but healthy interdependence.If you enjoyed this episode and ... Show More
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Why Anxious + Avoidant Relationships Can Work
Are anxious and avoidant relationships really doomed, or have we oversimplified the conversation?In this episode, Jessica explores why attachment styles alone don't determine relationship success, the difference between unhealthy and challenging relationships, and how self-awaren ... Show More
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#16: Anxious Attachment, Conflict & Communication
<p>In this episode, we're talking about anxious attachment, conflict & communication. We'll dive into why anxiously attached people struggle with identifying and communicating their needs, how to navigate conflict aversion fuelled by a fear of abandonment, and tools ... Show More
21m 6s
Feb 2024
avoidant attachment style: building healthier connections
vulnerability forms the cornerstone of healthy relationships, but it's often challenging for people with an avoidant attachment style to embrace it. in the last episode, we talked about anxious attachment, characterized by the tendency to “chase”. in this ep, we explore the patte ... Show More
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Mar 2023
FCT Functional Communication Training
<p>Functional communication, or FCT, is a way to decrease problem behavior through teaching effective communication skills. Shira once had a student who had a ton of language. He would talk all the time in sentences and communicate what he wanted to do, but he didn’t request thin ... Show More
15m 31s
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43. Dealing with Difficult Parents: Tips for Effective Communication for New Teachers
In this episode, we dive into tips for effective parent communication for new teachers, with a focus on dealing with difficult parents. We discuss common types of difficult parents, strategies for maintaining professionalism and boundaries, and effective communication strategies ... Show More
15m 58s
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#51: How to Initiate Hard Conversations with an Avoidant Partner
<p>In today's Q&A episode, I'm sharing tips for initiating hard conversations with an avoidant partner. This is a question I get a lot - how to express needs to an avoidant partner, how to set boundaries, how to share feedback. These conversations are already intimi ... Show More
18m 6s