Avoidant Attachment Is Not a Disorder, But It Can Still Hurt Your Relationships 
Avoidant attachment is not a disorder. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not…
Cyndi CollenAugust 4, 2026
Secure Attachment: What It Means, Examples, and How Therapy Can Help
Secure attachment generally means connection feels safe enough. It does not mean someone had a…
Cyndi CollenAugust 2, 2026
Anxious Attachment: What It Means, Examples, and How Therapy Can Help
Anxious attachment, also called preoccupied attachment, often involves a strong desire for closeness with a…
Cyndi CollenAugust 1, 2026
Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment: What It Means, Examples, and How Therapy Can Help
Dismissive-avoidant attachment often involves discomfort with dependence, strong self-reliance, emotional distance, and withdrawal when closeness…
Cyndi CollenJuly 31, 2026
Fearful-Avoidant Attachment: What It Means, Examples, and How Therapy Can Help
Fearful-avoidant attachment often includes both a desire for closeness and a fear of it. This…
Cyndi CollenJuly 30, 2026
Start your day with a Flourish Smoothie
I used to love breakfast; a toasted bagel with cream cheese, an egg sandwich with…
Cyndi CollenJuly 19, 2026
A Holistic Framework for Treating Anxiety in Clinical Practice
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Holistic Framework for Treating Anxiety in Clinical Practice Professional Development for…
Cyndi CollenApril 19, 2026
The Psychology of Ghosting: Why It Hurts So Much + What It Does to a Person
The Psychology of Ghosting: Why It Hurts So Much + What It Does to a…
Cyndi CollenMarch 13, 2026
What Is Avoidant Attachment? Meaning, Causes, and How to Heal
What Is Avoidant Attachment? Meaning, Causes, and How to Heal Avoidant attachment is a relational…
Cyndi CollenMarch 10, 2026
Dismissive Avoidant Attachment: Signs, Causes, and How to Heal
Dismissive Avoidant Attachment: Signs, Causes, and How to Heal Dismissive avoidant attachment is one of…
Cyndi CollenMarch 6, 2026