This content was created by Connor Beaton. This content was uploaded by Connor Beaton. This is a YouTube video titled "Going from avoidant to secure.." featuring Connor Beaton discussing the process and time it takes to transition from avoidant to secure attachment styles, emphasizing dedication and the impact of childhood trauma.
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You know, a lot of people look at this and they'll say, it takes years, it takes a long time. But the reality is that depending on the work that you're doing, the dedication that you have to the process, I mean, it can take with the right person, if you're working with the right person, can take, you know, six months, eight months, a year to move through some of these behaviors. But you really do have to be dedicated, and you really do have to be in the process. So for some people like me, honestly, it took about a year and a half, maybe two years to really phase out some of those tendencies that were rooted in childhood trauma, that were protection mechanisms. So it can take a little bit longer, depending on how ingrained it is. But for some people, you know, six to eight months, 12 months can be the process of moving from avoidant to more secure. So long as you are willing to build that trust and that safety and you're willing to expose yourself to the things that you would normally back away from.