Understanding Attachment: The Foundation of Emotional Health

This chapter explores the historical misconceptions about emotional self-sufficiency, especially regarding parenting and attachment in child development. It highlights the crucial role of secure attachments, as theorized by Bowlby and Ainsworth, in shaping healthy relationships and emotional well-being in both children and adults. The discussion critiques outdated views on independence, emphasizing the biological need for connection and the benefits of depending on secure partners for personal growth and stability.