Hi, sounds great. Other leads could be
object_relations_theory and how John Bowlby looked at this to formulate the nature of his attachment theory. Great episode we caught before the school run the other day - Timmy time on BBC's iPlayer -
Timmy brings a smile & Apricot's blanket
Maybe also look at monotropy.
How the ability to self disclose is possible through positive early attachments -
google search for leads and developing an awareness to identify destructive, non destructive relationships, dependancy & independance.
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The propensity to make strong emotional bonds to particular individuals is a basic component of human nature Bowlby 1988
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John Bolwby & James Roberston's film A two year old goes to hospital was involved in hospitals review of visitation rights - recognising the importance of separation anxiety.
Google search
for a transcript & synopsis & a report on
parental visiting of children with burns from 1962
Where it goes as a strength in the future I'm not sure, maybe conversely it will be in challenging the existing/ance of england's current keyperson system
I have no idea if this helps, best wishes with it & a warm welcome to the site.