: Bowlby defines a "secure base" as a dependable caregiver from whom a child can venture out to explore the world and to whom they can return for comfort and protection when distressed.
: A child only feels free to explore and learn when they have confidence in their caregiver’s availability. Without this security, exploration is inhibited by anxiety. Key Insights for Parents and Professionals A SECURE BASE Parent-Child Attachment and Healt...
: Children build mental "maps" based on their caregiver's responsiveness. A secure child develops a model of themselves as worthy of love and others as reliable. : Bowlby defines a "secure base" as a