Attachment Notes

Attachment - a strong, long-lasting emotional bond between two people, usually a mother/caregiver and child.

An attachment is characterised by behaviours such as proximity seeking, separation and pleasure on reunion.

Infant attachment cycle:

1) Baby has a need,
2) Baby cries
3) Need met by caregiver
4) Trust develops,
CYCLE STARTS OVER

Reciprocity (2-way) - the actions of 1 person gets a response from the other, although the…