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How Abandonment Issues Impact Attachment, Trust, and Emotional Well-Being with Wellness Coach Liz Blanding

Wellness Coach Liz Blanding Season 3 Episode 47

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This episode explores how trauma can lead to abandonment issues and outlines strategies for recovery.

Key Takeaways

  • Abandonment trauma can be both physical and emotional, often arising from early childhood experiences or adult relationships.
  • Trauma-related abandonment issues show up through attachment difficulties, trust challenges, emotional dysregulation, and low self-esteem.
  • Awareness of these symptoms is essential for recovery and creating healthier relationships.
  • Healing involves coaching, therapy, inner child work, support networks, and emotional regulation practices.


Topics Covered

Understanding Abandonment Trauma

  • Defined as emotional or physical abandonment, developing from neglected childhood experiences or abusive relationships.
  • Eric Erickson’s psychosocial theory explains how early neglect affects safety and trust in adulthood.


Psychological Impact & Manifestations

  • Symptoms include fear of rejection, low self-worth, attachment insecurity, and difficulty regulating emotions.
  • Internalized negative self-talk and patterns of blame are common.


Behavioral Patterns in Relationships

  • Avoidance of intimacy or extreme dependence on others.
  • Overreactions to perceived abandonment, such as anxiety about delayed texts.
  • Difficulty trusting partners, leading to relationship strain.


Recovery Strategies

  • Build self-awareness and reflect on past triggers.
  • Engage in therapy, inner child healing, and self-care planning.
  • Surround yourself with supportive people and develop emotional regulation techniques.
  • Practice self-compassion by challenging negative thoughts and distinguishing between past trauma and present situations.


Next Steps

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