Anxious-attachment Quote by Jeremy Holmes
““A securely attached child will store an internal working model of a responsive, loving, reliable care-giver, and of a self that is worthy of love and attention and will bring these assumptions to bear on all other relationships. Conversely, an insecurely attached child may view the world as a dangerous place in which other people are to be treated with great caution, and see himself as ineffective and unworthy of love. These assumptions are relatively stable and enduring: those built up in the early years of life are particularly persistent and unlikely to be modified by subsequent experience.””
About This Quote
Secure attachment leads to a positive self‑view and trust in others; insecure attachment creates fear and low self‑worth, shaping future relationships.
In simple terms: Early bonds shape how we see ourselves and others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate secure, early relationships.
Themes
psychology
relationships
development
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- therapy
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
attachment theory
internal working model
Questions to Reflect On
- How have early experiences shaped your trust?
- Can new experiences reshape attachment?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated beliefs later in life can be difficult.
