S3 E21: Securely Attached with the Creator of Attachment Nerd, Eli Harwood, MA, LPC

Olivia Wahl

05 February 2024

Renowned therapist and attachment theory expert Eli Harwood (a.k.a. "The Attachment Nerd") shares her journey and insights with listeners. Eli offers advice about navigating tantrums, allowing space for teenagers to practice making mistakes and condoning vs. accepting behaviors. Listeners will leave wanting to become members of Eli's Nerd Herd and empowered by understanding their attachment patterns thanks to Eli's recently released guided journal, Securely Attached. Episode Mentions: Dr. Karyn Purvis The Verdict Is In - The Case for Attachment Theory by Dr. Dan Siegel 1/30/2020Affect Regulation, Mentalization, and the Development of Self by Peter Fonagy, Gyorgy Gergely, Elliot Jurist, and Mary Target 4/17/2005Some of Eli's Reels That Will Rock Your World:What can we learn from our dogs when it comes to the power of greeting the people we love?What do you mean by teenagers are practicing grownups?What must we remember when a child is in the thick of a tantrum?What is the difference between accepting vs. condoning a behavior?Brené  BrownConnect and Learn with Eli: at her website on Twitter on Instagramon Threadson Facebookon LinkedInon TikTokon YouTube#eliharwood #attachment #securelyattached #attachmentnerd #nerdherd #parenting #loveon #attachmenttheory #studentsupport #teachersupport #parentingsupport #parentinghacks #parentsfollowparents When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.