Mar 4, 2024
Welcome back to The Communicate & Connect Podcast with your
host, Elizabeth Polinsky. Today, we continue our special series on
attachment in relationships with a highly anticipated guest, Dr.
Bill Senyard, who brings 25 years of pastoral counseling experience
and a deep understanding of attachment theory principles. Before we
dive in, remember to take our ARE quiz
based on the brief accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement
scale to assess the attachment dynamics in your own
relationships.
In this episode, we'll explore the profound questions of "can I
count on you" and "am I worthy of love," as we discuss how our
earliest experiences shape our capacity for forming secure
emotional connections. Dr. Senyard will guide us through the four
quadrants of attachment theory—secure, anxious, avoidant, and
disorganized—shedding light on how these styles influence our
behaviors and relationships.
We also delve into the intersection of attachment theory and
spirituality, examining how a relationship with God can provide a
sense of security and value, aiding in emotional self-regulation.
Dr. Senyard shares insights into how spiritual attachment impacts
interactions in our relationships, with a special focus on the
unique challenges that military families may face.
Through this journey, we'll confront the fear cycle, understand how
to express hurt constructively, and learn the role of pastoral and
EFT marriage counseling in fostering secure connections. Dr.
Senyard will also introduce his "good enough
parent online" program, offering faith-based, scientific
parenting tips catered to improving parent-teen interactions, a
resource that's especially relevant to our military families
listening in.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationship with your
partner, navigate parenting in the digital age, or understand the
power dynamics within spirituality, this episode provides guidance
to help you out. So tune in as we seek to communicate, connect, and
grow together right here on The Communicate & Connect Podcast.
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