Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson Repairing Self-Abandonment: Anxious Attachment, Healthy Boundaries, and Creating Strong Relationships
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Mar 11, 2024 Explore self-abandonment and creating healthy relationships by setting boundaries, facing fears, and reframing beliefs. Learn about anxious attachment, self-referencing, and the balance between safety and authenticity. Discover the importance of internal security, navigating past expectations, and linking past wounds to present healing. Dive into relationship dynamics, inner self-image, and breaking repetitive patterns for personal growth.
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Range of Self-Abandonment
- Self-abandonment ranges from losing touch with your core self to actively attacking it.
- This can stem from internalizing how others treated us.
Unexpressed Needs
- Rick Hanson shares an anecdote about a friend whose family discouraged expressing personal needs.
- His friend later struggled in environments where others didn't prioritize his needs.
Empathy's Role
- Start with empathy when addressing self-abandonment, as it helps individuals connect with themselves.
- Seek out empathetic people and create opportunities to ask for empathy.