Shadow Work - Shining the Light on Toxic Relationship Patterns with Charisse Cooke

Positively Real Podcast

I’m so excited to share today’s episode with you because it’s all about relationships—something that’s been a huge part of my growth journey. I’m sitting down with the amazing Charisse Cook, an attachment-based psychotherapist and author with over twenty years of experience in relationship dynamics. She is also an online educator with a mission to mend the fabric of relationships through understanding and emotional resilience. Charisse’s approach to therapy is deeply rooted in adult attachment theory, offering a compassionate lens through which to view and transform one’s relational universe.

Our conversation dives into how our attachment styles shape how we love, connect, and relate to others. Charisse offers incredible insights into emotional resilience, healing from past relationship patterns, and building secure, fulfilling connections. Trust me, this conversation is full of tools and strategies that will help you show up in your relationships with more understanding and compassion—both for yourself and others.

Key Takeaways

• Attachment Theory 101: The fundamentals of attachment theory, how it influences our relationships, and why it's gaining mainstream attention.
• Healing from the Past: How past relationship patterns affect current behaviors and the importance of emotional resilience in healing and growth.
• Emotional Regulation & Maturity: Learn how emotional regulation can help you manage reactivity and create healthier relationships, and why emotional maturity is essential for lasting connections.
• Shadow Work in Relationships: Exploring and accepting the darker parts of ourselves to improve relationship dynamics.
• Dealing with Disappointment: Discover how unmet expectations lead to disappointment in relationships and how to distinguish between healthy boundaries and unrealistic expectations.
• Practical Tools for Relationship Growth: Charisse shares insights from her new book, offering practical guidance for addressing anxious and avoidant attachment styles, improving communication, and fostering emotional security.

Connect with Charisse:
Instagram: @charissecooke
Website: www.charissecooke.com
Her new book: The Attachment Solution

Connect with Brittny:
Instagram: @brittnyking_
Website: www.brittnyking.com
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