BCS Group Therapy

From Attachment Wounds to Secure Connection

ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP
Facilitated by: Gabrielle Montalvo-Edwards LCSW
Thursdays @ 7pm – Starting 15th January 2026
Duration: 8 weeks

Group Demographic: Adults 18+ of all genders

The group mission is to equip group members with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern relationships. Our group will provide a safe, therapeutic space where individuals can explore the roots of their attachment patterns and heal from the wounds that hinder connection.

I’m dedicated to helping members understand how their unique attachment styles influence relationships with family, friends, and partners. Through shared experience and evidence-based practice, your time in group will aim to break unhealthy cycles of conflict and communication, empowering every member to move toward security, resilience, and authentic connection

This group is designed for you if:

  • You feel anxious: You constantly worry about abandonment, over-give to keep the peace, or feel you are “too much.”
  • You feel avoidant: You value independence above all else, feel suffocated by intimacy, or shut down when emotions run high.
  • You feel stuck: You find yourself in “push-pull” dynamics or toxic relationships that you can’t seem to break.
  • You are ready for change: You want practical skills to ask for what you need and set boundaries without guilt.

What You Will Gain

We focus on actionable reprogramming, giving you the tools to change how your brain and body react to connection.

  • Understanding Your Story: Connect your current struggles to early attachment wounds without blame or shame.
  • Somatic Safety: Learn how to soothe your nervous system so you don’t react out of “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.”
  • New Communication Skills: Learn to express your needs and navigate conflict without attacking or collapsing.
  • Healthy Boundaries: Replace people-pleasing or wall-building with boundaries that foster true intimacy.

The Roadmap: Our 8-Week Journey

Phase 1: Safety & Understanding

  • Week 1: Setting the Foundation. Creating a safe space and learning how to regulate your nervous system.
  • Week 2: Your Attachment Story. Uncovering the “core wounds” and family dynamics that shaped your style.

Phase 2: The Patterns

  • Week 3: The Anxious Cycle. Transforming the fear of abandonment into self-soothing and self-trust.
  • Week 4: The Avoidant Shield. Moving from emotional withdrawal to safe vulnerability.
  • Week 5: Breaking the Chaos. Addressing trauma bonds and the “push-pull” of disorganized attachment.

Phase 3: The Tools for Connection

  • Week 6: Communication That Heals. Practical scripts for stating needs and repairing conflict.
  • Week 7: Building Secure Attachment. How to spot “green flags” and practice interdependence.
  • Week 8: Moving Forward. creating a resilience plan for your future relationships.
It will be about a 10 minute intake call, to collect all information needed to confirm suitability for the group.
Please state N/A if self pay.

Group facilitated by
Gabrielle Montalvo-Edwards LCSW

I take a holistic approach to therapy: assessing clients from a mental, physical, and spiritual perspective and creating a therapeutic plan and environment that integrates all of these areas. I have served various populations from individuals battling cancer, to students struggling with learning disabilities.

In 2017, I became certified in personal training in order to better understand and support the physical aspects of wellness and its influence on mental health. My experience as a social worker and personal trainer have been invaluable resources when working with clients trying to address barriers to change and promoting greater self-acceptance.

I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I also integrate holistic techniques such as meditation, stretch, breath work, grounding, movement, and mindfulness into my therapeutic work with clients.

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