Session 2 Attachment Self-Reflection - Jorge Castellon Jr

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1 Session 2 Attachment Self-Reflection Jorge Castellon Jr Colorado Christian University Psychology Through the Lifespan Mr. Cartwright January 28, 2024

2 Session 2 Attachment Self-Reflection According to the table, my scores indicate a tendency toward secure attachment styles, with low anxiety and moderate avoidance in my relationships. My experiences, I think, fairly represent my attachment style. Growing up, I was thrown into the role of the man of the home when my father died of cancer. To support my mother, who had suffered a spinal injury a year earlier, this obligation required me to drop out of college and get a full-time job. I had to break off relationships with friends and family who did not believe I could overcome adversity. Through this process, I learned to stop worrying about other people's thoughts, let go of rejection, and care for myself and my mother. My attachment style was profoundly affected by this experience. I noticed that I was growing less dependent on approval or assistance from others and more independent. Being forced to take on adult responsibilities at a young age encouraged independence but also made it more challenging to establish and maintain relationships. I was forced by the experience to put practicalities ahead of emotional openness because I was afraid that depending on other people would result in disappointment or desertion. A Factor that contributed to my attachment style is The Function of Emotions. According to the functional approach, emotions are helpful because they help people adapt to their environment (Boiger & Mesquita, 2012; Shariff & Tracy, 2011). I faced a significant change in my family's changing roles after my mother became disabled following the sudden passing of my father. As I struggled with loss, doubt, and the burden of additional obligations, emotions became my invaluable guidance. I was led to make tough choices and assume responsibility for providing for my family by these feelings, which functioned as signals. Through the adaptation lens, I discovered how to use my emotions to overcome obstacles, seek help, and create

3 connections that provide security and stability in the face of change. The way I prioritize emotional self-preservation in the face of hardship and approach relationships is shaped by my attachment style, which is, in turn, significantly impacted by emotional function. My attachment type greatly influences my faith and relationship with God. Because of the early death of my father and having to take care of my mother, who is disabled, I had to learn early on to rely significantly on myself. I was raised with a strong feeling of independence and self-reliance, which occasionally led to a propensity to face difficulties head-on rather than ask for help. This tendency toward self-sufficiency frequently shows how I approach spirituality and my connection with God. There are occasions when I turn to prayer for comfort and direction during trying circumstances, feeling a solid connection to a higher force. However, I sometimes find it challenging to relinquish my faith in God. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)

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4 References Holy Bible, new international version. (n.d.). (2011). Zondervan. (Original work published 1973). Robert V. Kail; John C. Cavanaugh. (2018). Human development: A life-span view (8th ed.). Cengage Learning US.

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