The Attachment Theory Workbook: Powerful Tools to Promote Understanding, Increase Stability, and Build Lasting Relationships by Annie Chen LMFT

Author:Annie Chen LMFT
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Althea Press
Published: 2019-04-22T23:00:00+00:00

Name How was the situation experienced? What is stressful (considering attachment style)? How stressful? (1-10)

David I’m stressed out about money, and I’m taking care of the situation by working more hours to save for the wedding. Vasna doesn’t seem too concerned about money, so I don’t think I’ll really be understood. Stress about money 5

Moderate

Fear that I’ll disappoint Vasna 9

Very high

Not being good at planning 7

high

Even though David had a variety of stressors (from moderate to very highly stressful), he didn’t directly communicate any of them to Vasna, nor was she aware of them. A conversation clarifying these stressors might help them both understand what was at stake.

Now, create your own perspective matrix around a situation that brought out avoidant behavior in yourself or a partner:

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