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As we transition into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the attachment strategies we’ve used, celebrate our growth, and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson guides listeners through an exploration of their attachment journey—what worked, what didn’t, and how to build on those lessons moving forward.

Learn how to create realistic, attachment-focused goals using the Theraplay dimensions of Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge. Natalie also shares creative tools, like the New Year's High Five and Connection Calendar, to make the process practical and fun.

Let’s move into the new year with intention, focusing on deeper connections and lasting bonds. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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The holidays can be magical, but they can also bring challenges—especially for families navigating attachment. In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson explores how the season’s disruptions, overstimulation, and busy schedules impact children with various attachment styles.

Discover practical strategies to create predictability, maintain routines, and build quiet moments of connection during the holiday hustle. Natalie also shares a creative activitiy to foster trust and bonding.

Learn how to make the holidays a time of joy and connection for your family. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson dives into the foundation of secure attachment and its impact on emotional regulation, resilience, and lifelong relationships. Discover how responsive caregiving and emotional attunement create a sense of safety and trust for children.

Natalie shares evidence-based insights, Theraplay dimensions, and creative activities—like “Mirror Time” and “The Ornament of Change”—that parents and professionals can use to foster secure attachment. Whether you’re a caregiver or a therapist, this episode offers practical tools to strengthen bonds and promote connection.

Join us to learn how small, consistent actions can create a lifetime of security and love. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson explores disorganized attachment, the most complex attachment style often rooted in trauma or inconsistent caregiving. Natalie explains how this attachment style impacts children, leading to behaviors like fear, hypervigilance, and a push-pull dynamic in relationships. Using the four Theraplay dimensions—Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge—she provides actionable strategies for therapists and caregivers to create safety, build trust, and support emotional regulation.

Learn how small, consistent acts of care and connection can help untangle disorganized attachment and foster healing. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson dives into avoidant attachment, a style often seen in children who seem distant or overly independent. Natalie explains how avoidant attachment develops, how it impacts behavior and relationships, and what parents and therapists can do to rebuild trust and foster connection. Using the four Theraplay dimensions—Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge—she shares practical strategies and activities to gently support these children in feeling safe, secure, and understood.

Discover how small, consistent acts of care can make a lasting difference.

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In this episode of The Art of Attachment, host Natalie Larson takes a closer look at ambivalent attachment—a style often marked by clinginess and anxiety in children. Natalie unpacks the roots of this attachment style, how it impacts relationships, and shares practical tools for parents and therapists to support change. Using the four Theraplay dimensions—Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge—she offers actionable strategies to build trust, consistency, and security in the parent-child relationship. Tune in for insights and activities to nurture connection and foster healing. Connection matters, every single day. So stay connected!

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In this debut episode of The Art Of Attachment, Natalie Larson introduces the concept of attachment and why it’s the foundation for healthy relationships and emotional well-being. Learn the basics of attachment theory, the key elements of secure attachment, and practical tips to strengthen your bonds with your child or loved ones. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, this episode offers insights and tools to help you embrace the art of connection.

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