Hal Shorey Ph.D.

About

Hal Shorey, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology at Widener University outside of Philadelphia. He earned his doctorate from the University of Kansas before going on to complete his postdoctoral studies at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He conducts research, writes, and publishes on the impact of attachment styles on relationships at home and at work. He trains doctoral level psychologists in how to apply attachment theory in their work with clients and he works directly in helping people overcome their insecure attachment styles and experience increasingly healthy relationships.

Recent Posts

Swinging With Attachment Styles

Things to consider and questions to ask when a new dating partner or one member of an established couple wants to explore some form of consensual non-monogamy.

Transcending Loneliness and Finding True Love

Searching for that one great love leads people to project fantasies onto partners and causes dissatisfaction with relationships. This is how to break the cycle.

Talking Effectively With Your Aging Parents

Many adults want close relationships with their parents, but without all the judgment and advice. Avoid setting yourself up in this way through these steps.

Why Anxiously Attached People Can Be Avoidant, Too

People with anxious attachment often want loving romantic relationships but have a hard time seeing how they could play a role in their own rejection. Find out why.

Attention, Concentration, ADHD, and Insecure Attachment

New research shows how attachment disruptions can lead to defenses that cause problems with attention and concentration, and look like ADHD.

Why Anxious Attachment Keeps You Coming Back for More

Attachment styles keep people bonded to each other. Sometimes the bond is too strong and makes us "preoccupied" with others. Here's how to let relationships work better.

Relationship Challenges: Is It Your Problem or Theirs?

A major challenge in romance is knowing when to make adjustments within yourself vs. when to set boundaries and ask for change in others. Here are six steps to guide you.

Why Changing Your Attachment Style Might Not Be So Easy

Attachment styles are hard to change. This is because they are wired into your biology at an early age.

How to Know If You’re in Love and Why It Might Not Matter

Romantic love is great, but anyone who has had a broken heart knows that it is not enough to form a lasting relationship.

Why Love Really Does Mean Never Saying “I’m Sorry”

When it comes to apologies, owning your own behavior and committing to change is much more effective than simply saying, “I’m sorry.” Find out how to make an apology right.