Session 9/21

Insecure attachment patterns in children (avoidant, ambivalent or disorganized) and caregiver behaviour

Remember from session 6 how children act when they have experienced secure care in the first years of life:

• When caregivers provide a secure base, the child 0-2 years old tends to be sad when the caregiver leaves – but not for long. As soon as the caregiver comes back, the child will calm down, and soon, it will start to crawl away and spend a lot of time playing and exploring. Secure children quickly overcome separations.
• Older children will often be self-reliant and have a positive view of themselves and others, and they will seek help when needed. They will have several personal relations with peers and caregivers.