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From Attachment Wounds to Secure Connection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

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

Group Demographic: Adults 18+ of all genders<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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<\/p>\n

This group is designed for you if:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • You feel anxious:<\/strong>\u00a0You constantly worry about abandonment, over-give to keep the peace, or feel you are “too much.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • You feel avoidant:<\/strong>\u00a0You value independence above all else, feel suffocated by intimacy, or shut down when emotions run high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • You feel stuck:<\/strong>\u00a0You find yourself in “push-pull” dynamics or toxic relationships that you can’t seem to break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • You are ready for change:<\/strong>\u00a0You want practical skills to ask for what you need and set boundaries without guilt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          What You Will Gain<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          We focus on actionable reprogramming,\u00a0<\/strong>giving you the tools to change how your brain and body react to connection.<\/p>\n

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          • Understanding Your Story:<\/strong>\u00a0Connect your current struggles to early attachment wounds without blame or shame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Somatic Safety:<\/strong>\u00a0Learn how to soothe your nervous system so you don’t react out of “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • New Communication Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Learn to express your needs and navigate conflict without attacking or collapsing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Healthy Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Replace people-pleasing or wall-building with boundaries that foster true intimacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  The Roadmap: Our 8-Week Journey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                  Phase 1: Safety & Understanding<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Week 1: Setting the Foundation.<\/strong>\u00a0Creating a safe space and learning how to regulate your nervous system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    • Week 2: Your Attachment Story.<\/strong>\u00a0Uncovering the “core wounds” and family dynamics that shaped your style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Phase 2: The Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Week 3: The Anxious Cycle.<\/strong>\u00a0Transforming the fear of abandonment into self-soothing and self-trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        • Week 4: The Avoidant Shield.<\/strong>\u00a0Moving from emotional withdrawal to safe vulnerability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                          • Week 5: Breaking the Chaos.<\/strong>\u00a0Addressing trauma bonds and the “push-pull” of disorganized attachment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Phase 3: The Tools for Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            • Week 6: Communication That Heals.<\/strong>\u00a0Practical scripts for stating needs and repairing conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                              • Week 7: Building Secure Attachment.<\/strong>\u00a0How to spot “green flags” and practice interdependence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                • Week 8: Moving Forward.<\/strong>\u00a0creating a resilience plan for your future relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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