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Anxiously Attached

How to heal and feel more secure in love
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Anxiously Attached by Jessica Baum explores the complex world of attachment theory, offering insights into how an anxious attachment style affects relationships. The book provides practical guidance for understanding and nurturing healthier connections, drawing on both personal stories and psychological research to create a roadmap for healing and secure attachments in family dynamics.
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This book may appeal to you if you're keen on understanding the complexities of attachment styles within relationships. With insights on how attachment influences our connections, Jessica Baum provides practical advice for fostering healthier emotional connections. It could be a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of relationship dynamics.

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A helpful and compassionate guide to building stronger relationships for those who struggle with anxiety in love.

'So important for anyone who is struggling with their relationships. A brilliant book' – Chloe Brotheridge
'Lucid and helpful' – Sunday Times

If your partner doesn't answer a text quickly, do you become anxious? Do you check up on your partner online to know their every move? Are you drawn to people who are emotionally unavailable?

If so, you might identify with having an anxious attachment style and find yourself prone to insecurity and codependency. But there is plenty you can do to feel stronger in yourself and improve your relationships.

Psychotherapist and couples' counsellor Jessica Baum has over ten years' experience helping people build happy and healthy relationships. In her book Anxiously Attached, she shares groundbreaking research, real-life case studies, and useful exercises to guide you in finding and sustaining love.

With advice on:

  • Creating boundaries to protect your sense of self in relationships
  • Communicating what you need to feel secure in a relationship
  • Developing a strong sense of self-worth and emotional stability

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Anxiously Attached by Jessica Baum receives praise for its insightful exploration of relationship dynamics that lead to anxiety. Reviewers commend its blend of science, heart, and actionable tools for personal growth, highlighting its potential to empower individuals towards healing and self-understanding. The book's approach is described as both forthright and sensitive, making it a valuable resource for those seeking deeper, more secure relationships.

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ISBN: 9781529160499

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Cornerstone)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Jessica Baum, LMHC is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in south Florida, since 2016. As a therapist for over 10 years, Jessica has helped thousands of clients with her unique approach to healing, the Self-full Method. Jessica opened a sister company, Be Self-full (beselffull.com), that offers online coaching and courses worldwide. Born and raised in Manhattan, she now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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