Key Facts and Insights from the Book
- The Attachment Theory: This is the central theme of the book. Author Jeremy Holmes explores John Bowlby's groundbreaking work on the importance of the emotional bond between a child and their caregiver, which is known as Attachment Theory.
- Role of Early Relationships: The book emphasizes the significance of early relationships in shaping an individual's mental health and overall personality.
- Secure and Insecure Attachment: It outlines the differences between secure and insecure attachment, and their potential long-term impacts on individuals.
- Concept of the 'Secure Base': Holmes discusses Bowlby's concept of the 'secure base',...