My Collaboration In Attachment Analysis

One of the most important factors that affect child development is the relationship of the child with their primary caregiver. This is a tenet of developmental psychology known as attachment theory. John Bowlby, the creator of this theory, wanted to examine how early childhood experiences influence personality development. Attachment theory specifically examines infant’s reactions to being separated from their primary caregiver. Bowlby hypothesized that the differences in how children react to these situations demonstrates basic behavioral differences in infancy that will have consequences for later social and emotional development.

The Development of Attachment Psychological research can inform us about the development of attachments to a certain extent. Mary Ainsworth actually covered a definition explaining, how we know when an attachment has developed. This is; 'the infant tries to get close to and maintain that proximity with the caregiver, using a number of strategies to do so. E.g. clinging and signalling behaviours such as smiling, crying and calling.

EFT is an attachment based research theory, that suggest that couples have strong need to stay connected (bond) to each other. As such, bonding is very important in marital relationships and if the bond is disappearing, then stressful and negative cycle pattern begins to emerge. Thus, the goal of EFT is to support couples walk through a process of healing (overcoming the negative patterns, rebuilding the connection again, and fortify the bond) (Goldenberg, Stanton, & Goldenberg, 2017). From the assessment that has carried out by the therapist it is clear that Tam and Lisa do not have what it takes to manage or settle conflicts without it escalating into something else. As such, the bonding between them is disappearing and it’s becoming stressful and disturbing to them and their children. Because Jimmy and Emma even though do not see their parent fight or disagree in the open but they can sense the disconnection between their parent and feel the tension whenever both of them where at home. More so, because of the negative pattern that has emerge as a result of lack of secure attachment, there is no more interactions between the couple and each others needs are not met. From the case conceptualization, and to decide what treatment plan should target or focus on the therapist will use the step-by-step treatment manual provided by Johnson and Greenberg (1995) as cited in (Goldenberg et al., 2017) for the therapy process:

If things are going well, Thursday and Friday I will stay until 2PM (Dr. appointment on Friday afternoon).

I was going to participate in this week’s discussion board but the unbearable work environment caught up with me and ended up under the weather, taking some medication that made me feel tired and sleepy. I have taken a few days off from work to recover and be up to date with my studies.

I would have to say that Dr. Sue Johnson did the best job explaining the importance of connection and attachment. I feel that because she touched on somethings that I feel on a daily in my current relationship. Dr. Sue Johnson spoke about how the fact a lady was tried in an experiment/project, and she was placed in a brain scan machine while being shocked at your ankles. The lady that was placed in there (Anna) she laid in the machine alone or stranger; she reacted to the pain when the big X on the machine. When she got in with her partner she was way more calm, and felt no pain. That is how I feel I am with my partner, he calmes me down, and makes me feel much more comfortable than any stranger could. Dr. Sue also touched on saying the main question in

I hope you had a great weekend. If it is ok with you, I need to leave around 2:00 to take Samantha to the doctor. She has had a sore throat over the weekend and we got an email from the school nurse that it has gotten worse. Please let me know if you have and issues with this. I will also enter the sick time request in

As far as I can tell, the best attachment style that describes my caregiver is secure attachment. In psychology, securement attachment is defined as an emotional bond between children and caregivers. In other words, children tend to seek comfort from parents when frightened. My mother, one of the greatest women who has always been there for me through ups and downs and never gave up on me when I did. Regardless of her own lack of education levels, she taught me significant life lessons that I would never have the chance to from anywhere. She would often encourage me to be an individual who should put others before yourself.

Infant characteristics plays a huge role in quality of attachment. Each infant will express different characteristics which will not be preferable for each person. If there is no goodness of fit, the mother or caregiver will not attach to the baby. It is important to remember that the caregiver does not have to attach to the baby.

The purpose of this study was to determine the types of attachment relationships women represented to their children while incarcerated. Many women who face incarceration are separated from their children. These children often have a difficult time with social and emotional development. They are often subjected to high-risk environments that may foster criminal behaviors (Huebner & Gustafson, 2007). The researchers looked at a prison that provided women with nurseries, so they were able to care for their children while serving their time. This study was conducted over a five-year program. Infants who stayed with their mothers for at least one year in the nursery were compared to those infants who stayed with their mothers for less than a year

At the beginning of the course the class was introduced the concept of attachment styles. Attachment styles are the types of behavior displayed in relationships shaped by a two-part set of basic assumptions, conclusion, or core beliefs about one’s self and others. In laymen’s terms it is how one person interacts with another either God, spouse, child, friend, or even self. There are four different types of attachment styles and they are: secure, ambivalent, disorganized, and secure. The relationship style that all should aspire to be a secure attachment style, however I would classify myself as having an ambivalent attachment style. This is the attachment style where I believe I am not worthy of love since I am flawed. It also takes the assumption that I will not be able to get the love I need without being angry or clingy.

It has been shown that the relationships infants develop early on in life have lasting effects on their identity and behavior. Extensive research has indicated that the relationship between an infant and its caregivers is particularly important.

Hi Mrs. Kowitt, I hope your child feels better. I'm feeling better, I've been able to kinda of work out a game plan with my teachers. Monday I did my first two periods, and felt pretty good however, today I did my last two classes and was a little more fatigued and in pain, so as soon as I got home I fell asleep. I'm slowly coming back, I've already made up some work, and learned some of the material that I

An individual’s attachment style is conceived as a personality trait which is stable across the individual’s life span. Attachment is seen as a categorical model where individuals are either securely, avoidant or anxiously attached to others. Several studies have indicated how individuals treat attachment-related thoughts is related to their attachment style and governs how they cope with and express the loss of a loved one. When compared with secure and anxious attached adults, avoidant attachment style adults are less concerned with attachment to others. Anxious attachment style adults are worried about loss and will be hyper vigilant to relationship distress.

Yesterday I went to the doctor and I currently have a very bad sinus infection, (she said last week I had a virus that has now turned into an infection). She did give me an antibiotic so I should start feeling better soon. I really wanted to try and come in today, but I still feel terrible and I am also still contagious, and because there is a child in Pre-K that is medically fragile, I don't think it is in the best interest of anyone for me to come in today. I am so sorry for any inconvenience. I sincerely hope this is the last time I am sick because it has been a miserable week :(.