anaclisis

noun

Meaning

A psychological state of dependence on another person for emotional support and security, often originating in infancy.

Examples

The patient's intense fear of abandonment was rooted in a lifelong pattern of anaclisis.
Psychoanalytic theory suggests that early anaclisis forms the foundation for later adult attachment styles.

Synonyms: dependence, attachment, reliance, codependency

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anaclisis

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈklaɪsɪs/

Definition

A psychological state of dependence on another person for emotional support and security, often originating in infancy.

Examples

The patient's intense fear of abandonment was rooted in a lifelong pattern of anaclisis.
Psychoanalytic theory suggests that early anaclisis forms the foundation for later adult attachment styles.
The therapist identified the client's constant need for validation as a manifestation of anaclisis.

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