Internal Working Model

Secure Attachment

• Self = Lovable, worthy, good

• Others = Helpful, trustworthy, good

• World = Safe and predictable

Insecure Attachment

• Self = Unlovable, unworthy, bad

• Others = Hurtful, untrustworthy, coercive

• World = Dangerous, chaotic

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