Therapists Explain How to Handle Avoidant Attachment in Friendships

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Follow the friendship dynamics between Alex, Taylor, and Casey with us as we help you to identify and navigate avoidant attachment in friendships. You may remember Alex from our previous videos, who has dismissive-avoidant attachment tendencies. Alex has been in therapy for their romantic relationship with Jamie, but now they are beginning to feel overwhelmed by friendship demands. Taylor, who has an anxious-preoccupied attachment style, struggles to interpret Alex's withdrawal, while Casey, the newly introduced secure friend, models healthy boundaries and effective communication.

In this video, therapists Joel and Tehrina explore the challenges of maintaining friendships with avoidant individuals, how to express your needs clearly, and when to set or reinforce boundaries. Learn practical strategies to create a Friendship Vision using our Must-Haves/Deal-Breakers Workbook and understand when it might be necessary to end a friendship to protect your emotional health.

Navigating these dynamics isn't quick or linear, but with clarity, compassion, and the right tools, progress is possible. Share your thoughts and challenges in the comments, and let us know if you'd like more videos on how attachment styles affect friendships!
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Alex (Dismissive Avoidant)
01:49 Taylor (Anxious Pre-Occupied)
02:25 Casey (Secure Attachment)
07:02 Misconceptions About Avoidant Attachment

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