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The 'secure base' is a fundamental component of attachment theory, as defined by John Bowlby {fact:2, fact:3}, and serves as a core concept for therapeutic integration [1].
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Bowlby's Attachment Theory: 4 Styles & Classroom Impact structural-learning.com 1 fact
referenceBowlby's attachment theory defines two core functions: the 'safe haven' (providing comfort when distressed) and the 'secure base' (providing confidence to explore).
An introduction to John Bowlby | The Voice of Early Childhood thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 1 fact
claimJohn Bowlby's theory of attachment centers on the concept of the 'secure base,' which is a foundation of safety provided by a caregiver that allows a child to explore the world while returning for reassurance.
Attachment Theory, Bowlby's Stages & Attachment Styles positivepsychology.com 1 fact
referenceConnors, M. (2011) published 'Attachment theory: A “secure base” for psychotherapy integration' in the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 21(3), 348–362.