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Abandonment wounds refer to deep emotional injuries caused by real or perceived loss, rejection, or neglect especially in early life or formative relationships. These wounds

Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) is a semi-structured clinical and research tool used to assess an individual’s state of mind regarding attachment experiences. Rather than focusing

Affective Forecasting refers to the cognitive process of predicting one’s future emotional reactions to events or decisions. Technically, it involves estimating the intensity and duration

Aftercare refers to the intentional support, communication, and emotional regulation that occurs after a high-impact interpersonal experience. While the term is often associated with BDSM

Ambivalent Attachment is a form of insecure attachment marked by intense emotional dependence, fear of abandonment, and unpredictable responses to closeness or distance in relationships.

Anxious attachment, also known as preoccupied attachment, is an interpersonal pattern marked by a heightened sensitivity to rejection, intense desire for closeness, and preoccupation with

Anxious-Anxious Relationships refer to romantic or emotional partnerships between two individuals with an anxious attachment style. These relationships are characterized by high emotional intensity, frequent

Anxious-Avoidant Relationships describe the dynamic between a partner with an anxious attachment style and one with an avoidant attachment style. These relationships are marked by

Anxious-Secure Relationships describe a romantic or emotional bond between one partner with an anxious attachment style and another with a secure attachment style. This pairing

Attachment dysregulation refers to the disruption or instability of emotional and relational responses that stem from insecure or disorganized attachment patterns. Individuals experiencing this dysregulation