Attachment/Emotional Bonding

 

"Attachment is a deep and enduring

emotional bond that connects one

person to another across time and

space (Ainsworth, 1973, Bolby, 1969)."

 

How we connect with ourselves,

others,  and God is VITAL for our

lives and how we live.

 

How is your attachment? Take a few

minutes to watch this video clip and

skim this list of references. Click on

the link(s) below to reference your

area of interest.

 

Resource: Attachment from Simply Psychology

 

More videos: Childhood 1 * Childhood 2 * Criticism * Love Style

 

Educational Q&A: sreynolds@reynoldsper.com 

 

ATTACHMENT THEORY

 

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