The Place We Find Ourselves 5 Attachment: What It Is and Why It Matters So Much
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May 7, 2018 AI Snips
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Attachment Definition and Importance
- Attachment is the emotional bond you develop with your closest relationships.
- Secure attachment embodies hope; those with it expect close connection after relational ruptures.
Importance of First Year and Attunement
- Your first year had a profound impact on how you feel today, especially the creation of a secure attachment with mom through attunement.
- Secure attachment develops when mom accurately reads her baby's internal state and acts accordingly.
The Still Face Experiment
- The Still Face Experiment demonstrates that babies need active facial engagement from their mothers.
- Babies get distressed when their mothers' faces become unresponsive, highlighting the importance of nonverbal attunement.