shimmer
Shimmer – a new favorite of Jim Thomas’. We’re going to highlight it in our Shame Resiliency Workgroup tomorrow.
What do you think? Can you guess how it fits with shame resilience?
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Stage 2: How much reengagement from the withdrawer is enough?
Have you ever wondered how much reengagement from the withdrawer is enough before going to pursuer softening in Stage 2?
Here’s a bit of an answer – Of course we’re without research here, even the newest research doesn’t really cover this particular question.
In my experience, having a withdrawer that’s reassuring is different than a withdrawer that is reaching for/revealing their own needs.
Reassuring and reaching (revealing) are two different components of WRE. It’s often easier for withdrawers to reassure – I think it’s similar to a placating move.Read More
The Social Regulation of Emotion – Jim Coan
Gotta love this guy and his research – I hope you enjoy and learn how important attachment really is to our health and well being.