New ESSS evidence summaries
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       on 12 Mar 2020    
  
ESSS Outline
ESSS Outline
ESSS Outline
The basic principles of attachment theory
The objective of this learning object is to enable students to understand the basic principles of attachment theory and its importance for practice. This resource defines attachment, examines the components of attachment theory, patterns of attachment behaviour as well as attachment, abuse and neglect.