Tag: Attachment

November 15, 2025 / mohammed looti

Attachment Theory: Understanding Attachment Processes

The Foundations of Attachment Theory Attachment theory, a profound framework within developmental psychology, describes the enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across space and time. Developed primarily by British psychiatrist John Bowlby in the mid-20th century, and rigorously expanded upon by his colleague Mary Ainsworth, this theory posits that the propensity to […]

November 15, 2025 / mohammed looti

Buddhism: Understanding Attachment & Letting Go

The Conceptual Framework of Attachment (Upādāna) In the psychological and philosophical framework of Buddhism, attachment is identified as a fundamental root cause of suffering, or Dukkha. The term most frequently used to denote this clinging is Upādāna, often translated as grasping, clinging, or attachment. This concept is far more profound than simple affection or preference; […]