The 10 Core Tenets of Attachment Theory
Attachment theory posits that humans have an innate need to form strong emotional bonds with caregivers, typically with their parents or primary caregivers, and that the quality of these early attachments can have a profound and lasting influence on an individual's personality, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. It suggests that the way caregivers respond to a child's emotional and physical needs during infancy and early childhood can shape the child's internal working model of relationships, which, in turn, affects their attachment style.
Below, EFIT & EFT Developer, Sue Johnson, EdD, explains the 10 core tenets of Attachment Theory and how they are crucial to understanding Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT):
And if you're ready to learn more, Dr. Sue Johnson shares how Attachment Theory shows up in session and explains how crucial they are to understanding Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). READ MORE >
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Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sue Johnson had employment relationships with University of British Columbia, Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group, Alliant International, University Ottawa, Couple and Family Institute, and the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She received royalties as a published author. Dr. Johnson received a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She had no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sue Johnson served on the editorial board for the American Journal of Family Therapy (AJFT) and the journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research & Practice.
