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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Why self regulation might not be working

Discover why self regulation might feel out of reach, the barriers that hinder it, and actionable steps to build emotional resilience and connection.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Understanding Disorganized Attachment

Discover how disorganized attachment impacts relationships and explore steps to build trust, foster connection, and begin healing.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Understanding Avoidant Attachment

Avoidant attachment is rooted in deeply ingrained fears of failure and shame, leading partners to avoid vulnerability and emotional closeness. By gradually practicing new ways to open up, avoidant partners can create healthier, more connected relationships.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Understanding Anxious Attachment

Understanding anxious attachment means recognizing the deep-seated fears and needs that shape behaviors in a relationship. By learning to address these patterns, those with anxious attachment—and their partners—can foster healthier, more supportive connections.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Relationship Challenge from a Couples Therapist

Couples who strengthen their emotional connection often find that many of their problems start to resolve naturally. Try setting aside desired outcomes temporarily, and focus instead on creating emotional safety through open, supportive dialogue.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

The Protest-Based Economy in Relationships ....and what to do instead

A protest-based economy in relationships can create a cycle of conflict and resentment, where partners feel they must protest to be heard. Moving away from this dynamic requires acknowledging the pattern, clarifying needs openly, and striving to build a love-based economy focused on empathy and responsiveness.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Anxious Attachment 101 Chapter Four: How to Heal From Anxious Attachment

Healing from anxious attachment requires a shift from reactive, outer-focused responses to inner-focused self-regulation. By learning to manage emotional triggers, improving communication, and trusting the process of change, anxious partners can build healthier, more secure relationships.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Anxious Attachment 101 Chapter Two: How It Shows Up in Adulthood

Anxious attachment tends to manifest in controlling behaviors—either of people or the environment—often as a way to manage anxiety. This can show up in work, friendships, and family life, not just romantic relationships. By learning to let go of what can’t be controlled, anxious attached adults can find healthier ways to cope.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

Anxious Attachment 101 Chapter One: How it Develops

Anxious attachment develops when a child experiences inconsistent or unpredictable emotional support from caregivers, leading to hyper-vigilance and a constant need for validation. Without reliable emotional care, these children learn they must fight for attention, often feeling the sting of rejection and anxiety, which continues to shape their relationships into adulthood.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

What is "The Negative Cycle?"

Break free from the Negative Cycle in relationships by understanding its roots in attachment needs, vulnerability, and behaviors, and learn how to foster connection.

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Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC

When Your Partner Isn’t Growing With You....

Navigate relationship challenges when your partner isn’t growing with you by addressing communication blocks, rebuilding trust, and fostering mutual understanding.

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