Client Introduction : Rosa Gonzalez

Each attachment style is divided along two dimensions – the fear of abandonment and the fear of closeness. Bartholomew and Horowitz define fear of abandonment as the model of self which describes the belief of an individual to be either “worthy of love and support or not” (1991). They also define fear of closeness as the model of other which describes an individual’s

Everyone has an attachment style from which they developed in the first two years of their life. This attachment style tends to stay consistent with each person throughout their lifetime and affects their social-emotional development, and thus relationships with other people. Attachment styles greatly affect the choice one makes in life partners, and how they parent their own children. It is important for everyone to gain insight on their own attachment style if they are to know their emotional limits and how to strengthen their flaws in order to develop a better-self and stronger relationships with other people (Norcross, 2011). It is even more so important for caregivers to be aware of their attachment style and how sensitively available they are to the children in their lives. How the primary caregiver responds to the child’s needs, determines the attachment style the child will acquire. To develop a secure attachment the child needs to establish confidence in a reliable caregiver. In this paper I will be talking about the behaviors and interactions that I observed while watching the film “Babies”, and what attachment styles may be formed as a result of those interactions.

The term ‘attachment’ is used by psychologists who study the child’s early relationships. An attachment is a unique emotional bond normal between a child and an adult. A theorist called John Bowlby (1970-90) had a relation to the attachment theory. In 1950s John identified that when children and

Through examining the impact of attachment, it is very essential for all parents and those who work in child’s organisation to have the knowledge of secure attachment.

Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space (Bowlby, 1969). Likewise, attachment theory is a psychological model that seeks to illustrate the dynamics of both long term and short- term interpersonal relationships (Waters, E.; Corcoran, D.; Anafarta, M. 2005). Additionally, attachment theory address how people respond within relationships when hurt, separated from loved ones, or when they perceive a threat (Waters et al., 2005). Attachment theory is the combined work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth (Bretherton, I. 1992, p. 1). The theory predominantly draws on the ideas from doctrines such as, ethology, cybernetics, information processing and developmental psychology (Bretherton, I. 1992, p. 1). It is considered that attachment theory has revolutionized the way society thinks about the relationship between the mother and her child and the importance of

This qualitative research was conducted to ascertain if the attachment style a person has as an adult is created or influenced by his/her interactions with early childhood experiences. The research was carried out by means of a thematic analysis of an interview of a married middle-aged couple. The interviews bought the themes of Work, Childhood and Relationships to the foreground and these were analysed to establish if there is a connection in our childhood attachments and those we make as adults. It can be seen that there are similarities to the attachment types of infants compared to those that

Fraley (2002) completed a meta analysis of studies concerning attachment in order to investigate the level of attachment pattern’s continuity throughout life. The study indicated that there was a certain stability of the attachment pattern, and that the stability is independent of time. Even though it is theorized that a secure pattern will be likely to stay unchanged, it is still indicated that experiences such as bad relationships will be able to change the attachment pattern (Fraley,

This essay will discuss and evaluate two theories of attachment: one being Dollard and Miller’s learning theory of attachment and the other being Bowlby’s evolution theory. Dollard and Miller’s attachment theory argues that nurture is more influential than nature in terms of attachments, taking the view that attachment is a set of learned behaviours resulting from an individual’s surroundings. In contrast, Bowlby’s theory of attachment insists nature is more dominant, defining nature as innate or instinctive characteristics everyone has. To further discuss Bowlby’s theory, this essay will also utilize the Genie case study and how it shall be used to discuss the social and emotional effects of attachment.

We will be exploring the different styles of attachment, how parenting affects attachment style and in turn how it affects our love lives as adults. Built by close relationships, attachment can vary from one relationship to another, depending on how available that person is especially during infancy and childhood. As adults, we react to situations based on our attachment style, which is ingrained but not unchangeable. This not only affects our relationships with prospective partners but everyone we hold close throughout our lives. Attachment is an immensely valuable tool in the world of psychology, with it you can better understand how behavior is influenced by experience.

Bergin (2009), restates Bowlby and Ainsworth 's description of attachment as, “Attachment is a deep and enduring affectionate bond that connects one person to another across time and space” (p. 142). With secure

This qualitative research was conducted to ascertain if the attachment style a person has as an adult is created or influenced by his/her interactions with early childhood experiences. The research was carried out by means of a thematic analysis of an interview of a married middle-aged couple. The interviews bought the themes of Work, Childhood and Relationships to the foreground and these were analysed to establish if there is a connection in our childhood attachments and those we make as adults. It can be seen that there are similarities to the attachment types of infants compared to those that emerge as adults although individual

Love is an array of feelings and attitudes that range from interpersonal affection to pleasure. Love consists of different types of attachments. Attachment is a close, enduring emotional bond that finds its roots in infancy. It has been proven that romantic love and infant – caregiver attachment have similar emotional dynamics. Usually when you love someone you feel this sort of attachment and defensiveness for them. You care for them, want them to be safe and want them to feel loved. There are three different major types of attachment; secure attachment, anxious/ambivalent attachment, and avoidant attachment. Throughout this paper I will be explaining the different types of attachment and how an individual’s life experiences may result in

In the next sections, the author will discuss the framework of attachment theory by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth since both theorists worked collaboratively with attachment styles and object relations theory. John Bowlby coined the theory of attachment based on the object relations

Throughout the life span, attachment style is consistent; the theory of attachment, created by John Bowlby, describes attachment as “the lasting psychological connectedness between human beings” (McLeod). Attachment style forms during childhood through early school years and accommodates for experience and the environment we immerse in (Feeney & Noller, 281). Through careful study, the three different attachment styles serve as a predictor for romantic adult relationships or attachment styles. The three different attachment styles include secure, avoidant, and anxious/ambivalent. A secure attachment is when comfort is found in relationships, and there is the ability to seek support from the partner. An avoidant attachment style is consistent with a greater sense of autonomy and emotional avoidance from the partner. An anxious/ambivalent attachment style fears rejection and desires strong closeness with the partner ("What’s Your Attachment Style?”).

Rosa has already faced many challenges as a 20-year-old Hispanic female. She has limited support, and it is unclear how close she is with her mother. She does not have stable housing, employment and has a history of substance abuse and been exposed to domestic violence as a child. It is unclear if she has ever been a victim herself. On the same note, she appears to have poor coping skills, and she remains on drugs. There is no