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Attachment learning to read the signs

(rather than interpret as ‘poor behaviour’)

Content,

engaged. Insecure, anxious, not Controlling, short
focused, clingy. fuse

Withdrawn, quiet,
distant.

Secure Anxious Avoidant Disorganised

It is important to note that anxiety, avoidance and controlling responses can develop as a result of many other factors unrelated
to attachment issues.

Meghan P. McCormick, Erin E.O’Connor, Sophie P. Barnes, 2016