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When Attunement Fails: The Child Who Becomes the Container
For many children, especially those with neurodivergent sensitivities or caregivers burdened by their own unprocessed trauma, the parent’s inability to attune becomes a chronic rupture.
When Attunement Becomes Enmeshment
In many relationships, a pattern emerges where one partner's heightened emotional attunement becomes a mechanism for avoiding conflict and managing their own anxiety.
Theory of Mind Challenges in Neurodivergent Relationships
Neurodivergent individuals may experience challenges with theory of mind, leading to misunderstandings in relationships.
Loosely and Tightly Coupled Systems in Relationship Dynamics
Exploring loosely and tightly coupled systems can reveal how relationship dynamics live in the body.
The Body’s Fight Response to Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships
Unresolved past trauma can impact health and relationships
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?
The Protest Withdraw Pattern in Relationships: A Somatic Perspective
What is the protest-withdraw pattern in relationships and how does it affect the body?