Who would study psychology unless they had some issues?!-Chapter 432 - 425: The Possibility of a Master of All-Style Psychological Consultation

Chapter 432: Chapter 425: The Possibility of a Master of All-Style Psychological Consultation

[Avoidant Attachment Personality].

Upon hearing this term, Bai Qinghua remained calm, while Chonghui seemed pensive.

Even Shi Qianqian seemed to reflexively recall related knowledge points.

[Avoidant Attachment Personality] is a major type within adult attachment theory.

In the 1950s, British psychiatrist John Bowlby proposed the earliest [Attachment Theory] through studying mother-child relationships.

This theory posits: A special emotional bond exists between infants and their caregivers, this bond is instinctual and affects the interpersonal patterns of the infant throughout their life.

In the 1970s, American psychologist Mary Ainsworth further explored this emotional bond between infants and caregivers through the [Strange Situation Experiment].

The procedure of this experiment is not complicated: first placing the infant and mother in a strange environment, then letting a stranger enter, then having the mother leave, after a period of time allowing the mother to return.

By repeating the above experiment procedure, observing the behavioral changes of infants in different situations, scholars eventually summarized three infant [attachment styles], including:

[Secure Attachment]: Infants of this type appear safe and comfortable throughout the process. They explore the environment freely with the mother present; when the mother leaves, they show a certain degree of unease but continue exploring; when the mother returns, they actively seek physical contact and quickly calm down, resuming exploration.

[Resistant Attachment]: Infants of this type exhibit high anxiety and unease throughout. They cannot explore the environment with the mother present, constantly focusing on her; when she leaves, they become distressed and anxious; when she returns, they want her comfort but simultaneously show rejection.

[Avoidant Attachment]: Infants of this type seem indifferent throughout. They explore the environment whether the mother is present or not; they do not become uneasy if she leaves; they do not seek comfort upon her return.

And [Avoidant Attachment Personality], is the primary personality trait of Avoidant Attachment infants who grow up without intervention education.

—All this information quickly flashes through the minds of Chonghui and Shi Qianqian.

Actually, the term [Avoidant Attachment Personality] feels somewhat ambiguous here, because the theory of [Adult Attachment] is generally applied in the field of [Intimate Relationships].

Describing the visitor’s behavior in Nan Zhubin’s consultation, it seems... well.

But at this moment, using it to describe the visitor’s social style isn’t incorrect, since [Intimate Relationships] are inherently part of social interaction.

And if the word "attachment" is removed, using [Avoidant Personality] directly seems too heavy — as [Avoidant Personality] typically describes personality disorders, belonging to the category of Abnormal Psychology.

Meanwhile, using the term [Avoidant Attachment Personality] immediately brings to mind childhood family relationships among professionals, exploring early childhood experiences—

Making Nan Zhubin’s consultation style appear more [psychoanalytic] at this moment.

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Nan Zhubin continued: "Later in the consultation, he chose to avoid discussing his deeper issues, merely talking to me about superficial symptoms and relatively shallow experiences."

"Given that his personality traits have been identified, these behaviors are easier to understand; and upon receiving more information about him later, I can develop a template for analysis..."

Bai Qinghua nodded, asking: "So you discerned this underlying tone of the visitor, thus choosing your consultation style?"

Nan Zhubin nodded as well: "Teacher, you know I come from a [Cognitive Behavior] background, usually more [Humanistic]. But with the current visitor, these two methods are less efficient, so in balancing effectiveness, I chose the method I am using now."

This statement left Chonghui and Shi Qianqian silent for a moment.

While Chonghui was fine, Shi Qianqian was incredulous, almost unable to resist voicing doubts to Nan Zhubin again. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Because Nan Zhubin’s previous statement, along with that series of [micro-expression analysis], were equally incredible and defied common sense.

Normally, consultants specialize in a particular school or technique, and dabble briefly in others.

This is because during consultations, consultants evaluate both the visitor and their own skill-set’s fit with the visitor’s problems; if the visitor’s issues cannot be solved with their current skill style, they pass the case on.

These consultants aren’t incapable of learning techniques from other schools, but they can’t develop such thorough understanding of the visitor in just one or two — even two or three sessions; too many techniques mastered can put them in a bind, unsure which style to employ with the present visitor.

Better to adhere to one style from the beginning, using a specific technology style to intervene with the visitor. If suitable, continue; if not, switch persons.

Nan Zhubin’s behavior amounts to openly saying—he’s a kaleidoscope of consultation techniques.

He can identify the visitor’s type soon after consultation begins, thereby selecting the most suitable consultation style for the current visitor.

Countering each move, it’s practically the psychological version of the famous swordplay "Nine Swords of Dugu"!

With this skill, barring issues unresolved due to lack of life experience, Nan Zhubin could handle almost all types of visitor problems.

This—possible?

Chonghui marveled.

Shi Qianqian marveled with some skepticism, hesitating to doubt due to the reactions of her senior and teacher.

Bai Qinghua had no time to observe his two disciples’ reactions; his attention was completely drawn to Nan Zhubin.

Previously even he didn’t realize that sufficiently powerful [micro-expression analysis] could wield such formidable power.

Attempting— to cultivate a "master of all school consultations"!

Bai Qinghua’s eyes gradually gleamed at Nan Zhubin.

However, his expression and tone remained composed.

"Okay, you’ve identified some personality psychological traits of the visitor, and thus chose your consultation style for this occasion."

"Based on the information you’ve gathered in this consultation, what direction is the problem leading him to consult about?"

Nan Zhubin already had a basic judgment for this question.

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