Intake, Attachogram & Attachment Blueprint

In her therapy session, Dr. Julie discussed her motivation for seeking help, citing severe hip pain. She recognized that filling out forms and questionnaires led her to confront unresolved traumas and relationship struggles. Julie expressed a desire to understand and address the impact of her past trauma on her present life, especially concerning her three failed marriages and strained relationships with her children.

During her therapy session with Dr. Ken, Julie learned about the importance of focusing on certain areas such as safety, trust, choice, responsibility, intimacy, kindness, and coordination. She identified trust as a significant issue in her life, recognizing a pattern of lack of trust in her relationships, which was similar to the dynamics in her family history. Dr. Ken also emphasized his approach of incorporating indigenous teachings and therapy techniques into their sessions, which aligned with Julie’s interest in her past experiences in Alaska.

Julie delved into her experiences with depression, her medical history, and her coping mechanisms, acknowledging her tendency to avoid and control situations. Ken explored Julie’s resilience and survival mechanisms, emphasizing her commitment to learning and avoiding giving up.

The Attachogram exercise revealed Julie’s attachment patterns, particularly as a fearful avoidant. She recognized patterns passing down through generations, noting the lack of secure attachment in her family. Julie shared insights into her role as the family hero.

Julie is currently experiencing stress related to her loneliness, fear of repeating past relationship patterns, and the desire to mend her relationships with her children. She feels responsible for the well-being of her family, which she recognizes as a pattern stemming from her childhood.

During the session, Ken delved into Julie’s self-care routines and discovered that she had been neglecting her own well-being to take care of others. Julie expressed her genuine desire to learn how to have a healthy relationship with her children and any potential future partner. The session ended with a plan to focus on attachment resourcing in the next session, aiming to equip Julie with tools to tackle her current challenges.