John Bowlby, attachment theory, hide-and-seek & Play Therapy UK
John Bowlby, who first developed attachment theory, stressed the lifelong significance of the bond between mother and infant, and the psychological difficulties suffered by children if this bond is damaged or broken.
He proposed that the reason this primary, secure attachment was vital is that a child’s experiences of their separations and reunions, either positive negative, become internalized and act as a framework that the child utilizes to understand themselves, others, and the world.
Good experiences during hide-and-seek games influence the development of secure attachment relationships. However for children who have been abused or traumatised, they can be dangerous. Therapists trained to Play Therapy UK standards recognise when hide-and-seek is appropriate and in which way these games should be played.
Did you know that the quality of the attachment determines whether the child is able to trust others, see themselves as valuable, and feel confident in society, or not. Hide and seek games carefully played can enhance attachment.
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