Internal Working Models

Repeated sensitive and responsive caregiving becomes internalized in an IWM of the self as lovable and competent, the caregiving environment as able to meet’s one’s needs, and the world as a safe and interesting place. This model goes on to shape future interactions and relationships.

Repeated sensitive and responsive caregiving becomes internalized in an IWM of the self as lovable and competent, the caregiving environment as able to meet’s one’s needs, and the world as a safe and interesting place. This model goes on to shape future interactions and relationships.