According to Attachment Theorists, a secure attachment configuration between the client and the therapist is established when the therapist's______helps contain and soothe the client's distress.
A)attuned responsiveness
B)non-judgmental stance
C)acknowledgment that the therapist sees the client as others do
D)recognition of patterns

Question

According to Attachment Theorists, a secure attachment configuration between the client and the therapist is established when the therapist's______helps contain and soothe the client's distress. ​
A)attuned responsiveness
B)non-judgmental stance
C)acknowledgment that the therapist sees the client as others do
D)recognition of patterns

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According to Attachment Theory, a secure attachment is established when the caregiver (in this case, the therapist) is attuned and responsive to the client's needs, which includes helping to contain and soothe their distress. This involves being emotionally present, empathetic, and sensitive to the client's cues and signals. The other options may also be important in therapy, but do not directly relate to establishing a secure attachment.

According to Attachment Theorists, a Secure Attachment Configuration Between the Client