Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized Attachment Recovery Workbook: Apply Attachment Theory to Understand Your Behavior Patterns, Improve Emotional Regulation, and Build Secure & Healthy Relationships

"Anxious, Avoidant, and Disorganized Attachment Recovery Workbook" by Lulu Nicholson is an incredibly insightful and transformative guide for anyone seeking to understand their attachment patterns and heal from past relational wounds. This workbook is a well-structured, practical tool that applies Attachment Theory in a way that is accessible, easy to follow, and deeply healing. The exercises in the book are thought-provoking and introspective, leading you step-by-step through the process of uncovering your attachment style. The strategies for emotional regulation are practical and easy to integrate into daily life, and the worksheets encourage real self-reflection and progress. I appreciate how Lulu Nicholson not only helps you identify your attachment behaviors but also provides actionable advice on how to build healthier, more secure relationships. Whether you're struggling with anxiety in relationships, avoiding intimacy, or feeling disoriented in your emotional connections, this workbook will guide you toward understanding and healing. It’s a perfect resource for anyone ready to improve their emotional well-being and foster more secure relationships. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to break free from old patterns and build a stronger, healthier connection with themselves and others!

As someone who truly values self-help and personal growth, I absolutely love Nicholson’s books. She never ceases to amaze me, each one brings fresh insight and inspiration. This book covers all aspects of relationships, from family and romantic to peers at work or school. The fact that it also explores all types of attachment styles means there is something in it for everyone, and some chapters were especially revealing. I can’t wait to see what Nicholson shares with us next!

This recovery workbook reads like a college textbook, but the information it contains is so important. It is straight-forward and put together professionally well. References are noted, so you can do more research on your own time if you feel the need. It gives clear definitions of the four attachment styles as well as their adaptive responses. You will also find grounding exercises, as well as other interactive exercises. For example, there is a Family Attachment Map for Generational Insights (a mundane, yet meaningful and accurate title). This exercise will help you reach a better understanding of the attachment styles exhibited by members of your family. Things like this are very important. I grew up with an anxious-attachment mother and an avoidant-attachment father. But I didn't learn this until I was well into my 30's. After they divorced, my mother raised me. If I had known the things in this book when I was a teenager, my life may have been different. I suppose it's a side effect of the subject matter to be dry. It's to be expected. That's why I still decided to give this book 5 stars. It's not supposed to be flashy and entertaining. It's supposed to be informative and thought provoking. Which it is. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

This book, along with the Disorganized Attachment Recovery Workbook, is a revolutionary, hands-on guide that helps you break free from toxic relationship cycles using proven attachment theory strategies. Packed with over 50 exercises, journal prompts, and real-world tools, it teaches you to decode your attachment style, regulate emotions, communicate your needs confidently, and build secure connections—even if you've always struggled with clinginess, withdrawal, or self-sabotage. Perfect for overthinkers, commitment-phobes, or anyone raised by emotionally immature parents, this workbook transforms insight into action, turning relationship anxiety into lasting security. Finally, a roadmap to healthy love that works!

My key takeaway is that I need to be more intentional with my relationships. The book offers practical advice and some of them were really good. The only downside for me was that I was looking for that Eureka moment or a life changing chapter but sadly it didn’t come. However, that was just me. I am sure that this book can help most of the readers. I still recommend this to all my fellow silent sufferers.

This book really helped me see where some of my habits come from and why I react the way I do. It walks you through how to actually change the patterns that keep showing up over and over. The exercises made me stop and think about things I had not connected before. I appreciated that it focused on both understanding yourself and learning how to build healthier relationships moving forward. It has been eye-opening and surprisingly comforting to realize that change is possible, even after years of repeating the same old cycles.

If you would like to learn more about what the psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth introduced and developed, you can dig deeper into this book about the attachment theory. I learned valuable things, such as that once we see the old patterns we take into relationships, the ones that come from fears from our childhood, then we can recognize the patterns and work on changing them. I also enjoyed going through the stories from people who understood their attachments and how that changed the relationships in their lives. I would also recommend going through the reflection exercises since they will help you understand the theories shared by the author.

Bought for therapy sessions and loved this workbook. Very helpful

For so long I’d get overwhelmed, then shut down or cling. I really thought something was just wrong with me... This workbook helped me connect the dots between my reactions and deeper patterns I had. Now I’m learning to respond, not just react, and it's a long process... The exercises are simple and make a big difference. Highly recommend if you’ve felt stuck.

This workbook is a profound resource for anyone looking to untangle the complexities of their attachment style and build healthier relationships. The author does an exceptional job of breaking down attachment theory into clear, actionable steps that feel both empowering and achievable. The exercises are thoughtfully designed, encouraging self-reflection and real-world application without feeling overwhelming. Whether it's understanding emotional triggers or practicing secure behaviors, the guidance is practical and encouraging. Readers will appreciate the blend of compassion and expertise woven throughout the book—it feels like having a supportive coach by your side. This is more than just a workbook; it's a roadmap to greater self-awareness and emotional growth. Highly recommended for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and create stronger, more secure connections.

This workbook is a transformative guide for anyone struggling with relationship patterns rooted in attachment styles. The actionable techniques and interactive exercises provide invaluable insights, fostering self-awareness and deeper connections. Highly recommended for those seeking to break free from old cycles and cultivate healthier, more meaningful relationships!

Ce livre est une ressource exceptionnelle pour comprendre et travailler sur son style d’attachement, essentiel pour améliorer ses relations et sa croissance personnelle. L’auteur réussit à expliquer des concepts complexes d’une manière accessible et engageante, rendant la lecture à la fois informative et motivante. Chaque section est soigneusement structurée pour guider le lecteur à travers les différents styles d’attachement, leurs origines et leurs impacts. Les exercices pratiques, comme la cartographie des attachements familiaux, offrent des outils concrets pour explorer ses propres schémas relationnels et amorcer des changements positifs. Les stratégies proposées pour réguler ses émotions sont immédiatement applicables et font déjà une différence dans ma vie quotidienne. Je conseille !

This insightful book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and heal from attachment-related challenges. Lulu masterfully breaks down complex attachment theory into relatable, actionable steps, empowering readers to identify their attachment patterns and transform their relationships. Filled with practical exercises and real-life examples, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to build healthier, more secure connections. A must-have for anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being and foster deeper, more meaningful relationships.