Finding Secure Attachment in God When Productivity, Approval, or People Can’t Sustain You
About this episode
Dr. Alison Cook discusses the importance of secure attachment with God and the pitfalls of relying on external sources for security.
Today's Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5–8 In this episode, Dr. Alison Cook reflects on the powerful image of a tree planted by water. She explores what happens when we ask approval, productivity, perfectionism, control, or another person’s response to carry the full weight of our security. We explore: *Why needing people is not the problem—but making one person your source can drain your soul *How approval, productivity, perfectionism, and control can become fragile root systems *Why fear-based attachment makes it hard to receive goodness *How to become like a tree planted by water, steady even when heat or drought comes *How secure attachment with God helps you receive love without clinging to it Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison’s free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Alison Cook
Topics covered
- secure attachment
- God
- productivity
- approval
- perfectionism
- mental health
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- attachment
- approval
- productivity
- perfectionism
- mental health
- spirituality
- Jeremiah
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jeremiah 17:5–8
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