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What is Secure Attachment

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                 Secure attachment is a cognitive schema that explains individuals to believe that it is very easy to form strong and close relationship with others and to rely on others ( Hui Li,2008).  "Secure attachment is a trait that can lead individuals to  form positive perception about themselves and the world”( Hui Li,2008)

The Importance of Attachment

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  Positive experiences of infants with caregiver can develop a secure relationship. When a baby get responsive and nurture relationship from his caregiver the baby learns that he can trust the adult because they can keep them safe and care for their needs. Those children who are securely attached are good in making positive relationship with others. They have confidence and willing to try and explore things ( Morin,2020) .

Causes

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    Some of the possible factors for attachment disorder are as follows Abuse , it could be physical, sexual or emotional, Poor parental skills Parental exposure to alcohol or drugs                           Parents with psychological problems Parental neglect

Attachment Disorder Overview

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Related Condition

           Children who are not securely attached are more in risk  to struggle academically, socially , emotionally and behaviourally (Morin,2020). They are also have high risk of having language problems. Other then that they are also more vulnerable to the psychiatric disorder such as 52%  got ADHD 29% HAD Conduct disorder 29% had oppositional defiant disorder 19% had PTSD

Treatment

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   Psychotherapy Social skills training                                                            Family therapy