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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.
A Compassionate Look at Neurodivergent Meltdowns and Support Strategies
A neurodivergent meltdown is an overwhelming physiological response to being overloaded, not a behavioral choice.
Regulation Mismatch in ND/NT Relationships
When the neurotypical partner in a mixed neurotype relationship, often the designated "anchor," experiences their own dysregulation, the entire relational system can be thrown into a crisis of mutual need.
A Somatic View of Trauma Bonding
What is “trauma bonding” in relationships and how does it affect the body?