Debunking some of the common misconceptions about attachment styles.

In previous blog post we looked at attachment styles and how they form the foundation of how we understand ourselves and our relationships. In this post we will take brief a look at how early attachment patterns are manifested in adult experiences, and can influence how we connect with each other in our intimate relationships. Adult Attachment Styles As we have learned from John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, early attachment patterns form templates for later life experiences as

In discussions about child development you may hear the word "attachment" a lot. In recent years it has become even more significant in discussions related not only to child development, but trauma and relationships as well. But what is it, and why is it a big deal? Should we even care? Well, understanding what attachment is and the role it plays in shaping our experience may shed some light on our own temperament, outlook, and relationship patterns. Attachment In the 1960s,