Greater Valley Behavioral Health by Justin Biske

Attachment theory is a psychological framework that explains how individuals form and maintain relationships with others. Developed by John Bowlby, attachment theory posits that human beings have an innate need for connection with others, and that our earliest experiences with caregivers shape our attachment styles and patterns of relating to others throughout our lives. As a clinical mental health counselor, Justin Biske has extensive experience working with clients who struggle with attachment-related issues. He has found that understanding attachment theory is crucial for effectively helping clients overcome challenges related to intimacy, trust, and self-esteem. Attachment Styles Attachment theory identifies four primary attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Each attachment style is associated with specific patterns of behavior, beliefs, and emotions related to relationships. Secure attachment is characterized by a belief in the ...