What is Attachment?

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John Bowlby was the originator of Attachment Theory way back in the 1950’s. He described attachment as a “lasting psychological connectedness between human beings’. It is a theory that has continued to evolve.  Here you will find resources that explain what Attachment Theory is;  its importance in both understanding child and human development and relationships; and also its importance in action for parents, caregivers and practitioners.

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Why Attachment Matters

Author:
Helen Minnis and David Woodier
Subject:
What is Attachment
Publish Date:
January 31, 2022

Attachment theory in Practice

Author:
Sally Wassell
Subject:
Attachment Theory/Policy and Practice
Publish Date:
January 1, 2022

Attachment in the Early Years

Author:
OpenLearn Course
Subject:
Attachment Theory
Publish Date:
January 1, 2021

The Importance of Attachment

Author:
SAIA
Subject:
Attachment Theory
Publish Date:
January 1, 2020

Getting a Good Start

Author:
Helen Minnis
Subject:
SAIA
Publish Date:
December 18, 2019

The Story of Scottish Attachment In Action: Personal reflections

Author:
Edwina Grant and Elizabeth King
Subject:
Attachment, Stress and Mental Health
Publish Date:
March 1, 2011

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