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. Developed to examine

Affective Forecasting is the psychological process of predicting how one will feel in the future, especially in response to specific events, decisions, or relationships. While

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 Avoidant Relationship refers to a romantic partnership dynamic where one individual exhibits anxious attachment characteristics (high need for reassurance, fear of abandonment) while the

Anxious-Anxious Relationship refers to a romantic or emotional dynamic between two individuals who both exhibit an anxious attachment style. This pairing is characterized by heightened

Anxious-preoccupied attachment is an insecure attachment style marked by high emotional dependence, fear of abandonment, and chronic need for reassurance. Individuals with this style often

Anxious-Secure Relationship describes a romantic or intimate bond between one partner with an anxious attachment style and another with a secure attachment style. This dynamic

Attachment activation refers to the triggering of the attachment behavioral system in response to perceived threat, distress, or emotional vulnerability. This activation motivates individuals to

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

Attachment theory is a psychological and ethological framework that explains how humans form emotional bonds and how these bonds influence behavior across the lifespan. Originally

Attachment triggers are specific words, behaviors, or emotional cues that unconsciously activate an individual’s attachment system. These triggers often evoke past relational wounds, such as

Avoidant Attachment is a form of insecure attachment marked by emotional distancing, discomfort with closeness, and a strong preference for autonomy in relationships. In accessible