I Want to Connect: Rewire Your Nervous System for Stress Resilience and Secure Attachment
Released in 2024, I Want to Connect leverages the latest neuroscience of attachment and learning to help you build secure attachment. This book has been endorsed by leaders in clinical psychology and neuroscience because it provides concrete and actionable exercises designed to transform your relationships. You'll gain a clear understanding of how stress impacts your body, emotions, and thoughts; and learn practical techniques to foster resilience and create deeper connections. Praise“Annie Chen’s I Want to Connect brilliantly translates the science of the Polyvagal Theory into practical, life-changing exercises.”
–Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Distinguished University Scientist, Founding Director, Traumatic Stress Research Consortium, Indiana University Bloomington "Annie Chen excels at making the complex science of autonomic states accessible, offering practical steps for anyone looking to build a culture of empathy and understanding in all facets of life.” –Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, advisor, and coach “Annie is masterful at demystifying what happens “under the hood” of relationship.” –Dr. Aline LaPierre, Founder/Director, The NeuroAffective Touch Institute |
The Attachment Theory Workbook: Powerful Tools to Promote Understanding, Increase Stability, and Build Lasting Relationships
This workbook helps you understand the the factors that affect how much emotional security you experience in close relationships. The workbook has 38 exercises to explore the attachment style for yourself and others and the skills for success when different styles come together. This is a valuable read for beginners and anyone who wants a solid guide to attachment styles. Praise"... Its simple exercises can be done quickly and should give readers a better sense of their preferred style of relating to others, as well as suggest what self improvement path they may wish to embark upon."
–Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, author of We Do: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring Love "... the best resource I've seen for people wanting to understand their attachment style and how it affects their relationships. It's well-written, helpful, and fun to work with. I would recommend it to anyone." –Tim Desmond, author of How to Stay Human in a F*cked Up World “... offers a detailed and practical application of attachment theory... And it shows how to apply this information to better understand relationships and how to improve them.” –John Grey, PhD author of Five-Minute Relationship Repair |
About the Author
Annie Chen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Berkeley, California, focused on working with couples. She holds master’s degrees in counseling and Process-Oriented Psychology. Learn more at www.anniechen.net.
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