Caregiver & Collapser Conflict Style | Couples Therapy & Attachment

Some couples fall into an overfunction–underfunction loop: one partner becomes the Caregiver, the other the Collapser.
Rooted in attachment patterns, nervous-system arousal, and co-regulation breakdowns, this style leads to burnout and disconnection.
In this video, I explain the dynamics and share a real couple’s story of moving from rescuing and shutting down to balanced partnership.