How Do Attachment Needs Work? Dr. Judy Ho Explains

Have you ever considered how the new rules of attachment could help you improve your relationships and mental well-being?

This week's Therapy Chat episode features Dr. Judy Ho, a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and author of three books, including most recently, The New Rules of Attachment, which was published in March 2024. Despite her impressive academic credentials, Judy presents complicated information about attachment in a way that is relatable and easy to understand, even for those who are not mental health professionals.

We’ll be diving into attachment and trauma, discussing how healing childhood wounds is crucial for well-being. Dr. Ho will also shed light on how cultural norms impact behaviors like workaholism and codependency. Additionally, she’ll share practical tips for reparenting your inner child. Whether you’re a mental health professional or simply curious about attachment, this episode offers a wealth of valuable insights and actionable advice.

00:00 Intro
00:36 Getting To Know Dr Judy Ho
01:09 Trauma and Attachment
02:07 Dr Judy Ho's New Book
04:00 Importance of Healing Attachment Wounds
06:02 Overfunctioning in Relationships
09:02 Reenacting Past Traumas
11:09 Codependency and Rescuing Patterns
13:00 Cultural Influences and Workaholism
17:03 Avoidant Attachment and Workaholism
20:28 Cultural Expectations and Economic Pressures
22:09 Lone Wolf Mentality and Personal Experience
23:56 Early Childhood Attachment
29:02 Observing Attachment in Children
32:03 Healing Your Inner Child and Reparenting
35:54 Challenges in Inner Child Work
37:52 Visualization Techniques for Inner Child Work
39:04 Conclusion

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