Gail D. Poyner. Book Title: The Anxious Hearts Guide Rising Above Anxious Attachment Author: Dr. Gail D. Poyner Genre: Self-help, Psychology, Relationships Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Publication Date: 2018 Pages: 256 Summary: The Anxious Hearts Guide Rising Above Anxious Attachment is a self-help book that focuses on helping readers overcome anxious attachment in their relationships. The author, Dr. Gail D. Poyner, is a clinical psychologist who has spent years studying and treating individuals struggling with anxiety in their romantic relationships. In this book, she provides practical strategies and techniques to help readers identify and change negative patterns in their relationships, leading to healthier and more fulfilling connections with others. Plot: The book begins by explaining the concept of anxious attachment, which is characterized by a fear of abandonment and rejection. This fear can manifest in various ways, such as clinginess, neediness, and an excessive desire for validation from one's partner. Dr. Poyner argues that these patterns are often rooted in childhood experiences and can be difficult to break without proper understanding and intervention. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging these patterns in order to move forward and build healthier relationships.

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