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Understanding Attachment Wounds: A Pathway to Emotional Safety

Understanding Attachment Wounds: A Pathway to Emotional Safety

by Gina Nelson | Nov 27, 2025 | Attachment Trauma

You work hard to control every outcome, but some fears keep sneaking in—especially around how you connect with others. Those hidden attachment wounds shape your emotional safety more than you realize, fueling anxiety and the urge to people-please. Let’s unpack how...
Understanding Personality Development in the Wake of Attachment Trauma

Understanding Personality Development in the Wake of Attachment Trauma

by Gina Nelson | Feb 12, 2025 | Attachment Trauma

Attachment trauma can significantly impact the development of personality, particularly when an individual is raised in an invalidating environment. I recently participated in an advanced training with Ann E. Potter and Debra Wesselmann who wrote “EMDR and...

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