Episode 17: Building Self Efficacy with Attachment Style Awareness with Phoebe Atkinson
In this episode Kathy engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Phoebe Atkinson, a coach, facilitator, and therapist. The episode delves into the profound impact of attachment theory on our self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Highlighting the importance of understanding our attachment styles and their origins, Kathy and Phoebe explore the narratives and coping strategies that shape our behavior in relationships.
In this episode, Kathy and Phoebe discuss
Attachment Theory and Personal Development
Strategies for Developing Secure Attachment
Tools for Emotional Regulation
Developing Self-Efficacy and Resilience
The Role of Narrative in Coaching
Timestamps:
00:00 Excited about Holbein Institutes and Phoebe's influence.
03:30 Exploring type c tendencies in relationships
07:04 Understanding attachment and cultivating secure relationships intentionally.
10:42 Attachment styles can vary in different contexts.
16:02 Early attachment experiences influence coping styles under stress.
20:37 Embracing strengths and learning to navigate adversity.
21:55 Creating secure bases fosters exploration and growth.
27:21 Develop internal resources, build resilience, gratitude, self-efficacy.
28:25 Bandura's work on self-efficacy and visualization.
33:39 Recognizing narrative shifts from frustration to understanding.
35:56 Choosing positive experiences, creating meaningful narratives.
38:35 Struggle with independence, family dynamic, emotional awareness.
42:43 Develop secure attachment for mature, healthy relationships.
48:02 Highlighting important work, collaboration, authenticity, and integrity.
50:09 Individuals create unique coping strategies from information.
If Phoebe was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?
To show others that they matter
Resources mentioned in this Episode
More About Phoebe Atkinson
Phoebe Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), a Fellow of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (TEP) and is a Board Certified Coach (BCC). She also holds a certification by the ICF and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). Additionally, Phoebe holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology (CiPP) from the Whole Being Institute (WBI) co-founded by Tal Ben Shahar. As a member of The Next Level Consulting, Phoebe partnered extensively in the design and facilitation of the Rutgers University's Executive Leadership Program for Women (ELP), for the 'Success Circles®' Program (a peer mentoring model), and for their executive coaching program for over 15 years. Phoebe has been a psychotherapist and coach in private practice and uses experiential training methods to help groups and individuals gain personal insight, influence and effectiveness. She is passionate about creating flourishing groups and teams and using the science of positive organizational scholarship to promote positive leadership thriving organizations. As a faculty member of the Wholebeing Institute (WBI) Phoebe led the teams of teaching assistants from 2013-2017 and was a mentor to many students at WBI. Since March 2020 Phoebe has curated the Positive Psychology Hour for the JCC Manhattan serving up free lunch n learn programs which have been delivered to over 20,000 during the pandemic. These free webinars have been delivered by alumni of WBI's courses who present topics to help people build their resilience toolkit. Phoebe is currently serving as a professor in inaugural Masters of Happiness Studies at Centenary University led by Tal Ben Shahar.
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