Just like personality types, we all tend toward a particular attachment type.
Talking Points:
- Secure – Low avoidance and low anxiety. This person tends to create strong bonds with others and doesn’t fear failure.
- Avoidant – High avoidance and low anxiety. This person doesn’t create a lot of close relationships and prefers to work alone.
- Anxious – Low avoidance and high anxiety. This person wants to be accepted by others and doesn’t like to go solo on anything.
- Disordered – High avoidance and high anxiety. This person tends to switch between anxious and avoidant.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What do you guess is your attachment type? Explain. How has that affected you as a boss or co-worker?
- What kind of environment did you grow up in and how did you relate to your parental figures? How has that shaped the person you are today?
- Without having to ask, what are some things you can look out for to determine someone’s attachment type?
- Think about a person you have conflict with at work. How does your attachment type affect your interactions with that person? How can you adjust your approach considering your type and theirs?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
