Theory
Attachment Theory
Attachment theory describes how early caregiver relationships shape expectations about safety, closeness, and support. In adult relationships, attachment orientations are commonly studied in relation to stress, conflict, and patterns of connection and repair.
Worksheets
Worksheets are optional learning aids designed for reflection and discussion.
Citations
Key concepts
- Secure base and safe haven functions
- Attachment security, anxiety, and avoidance
- Internal working models and relational expectations
- Attachment and emotion regulation under stress
- Continuity and change across the lifespan
- Attachment in adult romantic relationships
- Clinical applications and limits of inference