Rachel Heller Books
Heller, M.
Known for: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
Attached introduces readers to the science of adult attachment theory, explaining how understanding one’s attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—can transform romantic relationships. Drawing on decades of psychological research, the authors provide practical tools to identify patterns of behavior, improve communication, and build stronger emotional bonds.
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The Origins of Adult Attachment Theory
To understand adult attachment, we must begin with the work of John Bowlby, the British psychiatrist who first articulated attachment theory in the mid-20th century. Bowlby observed that infants are biologically programmed to seek closeness with caregivers as a means of survival. The consistency, wa...
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The Three Attachment Styles: Secure, Anxious, and Avoidant
Through our research, we came to define three primary adult attachment styles that govern how people behave in relationships. The secure style describes individuals who are comfortable with intimacy and autonomy. They communicate clearly, trust easily, and handle conflict without losing emotional ba...
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