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Attachment & Circle of Security

A Secure Base

by John Bowlby · 1988

Bowlby's most accessible collection of lectures — foundational reading for clinicians working with parent-child relationships.

Best for: Clinicians and advanced clients wanting to read Bowlby directly in his clearest, most accessible format.

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Bowlby's most accessible collection of lectures — foundational reading for clinicians working with parent-child relationships.

Bowlby, attachment theory's founder, sets out its clinical foundations. Essential background for clinicians and deeply curious clients.

Best for: Clinicians and advanced clients wanting to read Bowlby directly in his clearest, most accessible format.

A note. This is reading material, not clinical treatment. If you’re working through something difficult, books complement therapy — they don’t replace it. Book a session with our team for personalised support.

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