Psych600 Wk 2 Discussion Secure Attachment

Evidence has shown that healthy infant attachments lead to healthy adult relationships. Early secure attachments provide a child with a positive sense of self, healthy growth and development, and the ability to maintain stable future relationships with others. Read “The 4 Attachment Styles and How They Impact You” from Cleveland Clinic to understand the types of connections that shape our relationships and emotional bonds. Respond to the following in your discussion: • Explain the relationship between secure attachment in infancy and later development. Provide current research to support your interpretations. • Consider adoptive parents and/or foster parents. What are some interventions that can help develop healthy infant attachment?