Introduction to the historical background of the study of attachment and the foundation of attachment theory.

Introduction to the main classifications and features of attachment style and internal working models.

Introduction to the psychobiological bases of attachment.

Introduction to the functions and features of the attachment figure, the importance of the quality and role of maternal care and the main attachment systems.

Introduction into the nature of attachment in childhood.

Introduction to the development of the attachment system in adolescence.

Introduction on how early attachment affects later development and the function of attachment in adulthood.

Introduction into the working models of romantic attachment.

Introduction to the measurement of attachment security and related constructs, evaluation and diagnostic procedure.

Introduction into the classification and diagnosis of attachment disorders, psychopathology, disorganization and trauma.

Review of the main evidence-based attachment interventions in psycotherapy for children, adults and couples

Review and discussion of the different topics that we have covered in the module and submission preparation