Understanding Attachment Disorder in Adults
Shayla Haller
The ability to form attachments with other human beings is an essential skill that typically begins early in life. The parent/caregiver-child relationship is the first crucial relationship that an infant forms. The health of this relationship has a profound effect on the child’s social and emotional development. Attachment disorder is a term that is typically used to describe problems with the emotional attachment that occurs in early childhood. While attachment disorder can occur in adults, it is typically seen in young children and is typically treated by mental health professionals with experience in working with children and families. Types of attachment disorders There are three main types of attachment disorders...
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