on attachment

phrase

British
: working for a limited time in a particular place
usually + to
She's on attachment to Australia for a month.

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Research on attachment consistently shows that children who experience warm, responsive, and predictable caregiving develop stronger emotional regulation and coping skills over time. Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026 But research on attachment theory tells us that frequent reassurance-seeking is often driven by attachment anxiety, not unresolved issues. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Her PhD in child and adolescent psychology informs her work on attachment, relationships, and emotional safety. Dr. Amy Tran, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025 Expanding on attachment theory in parent-child relationships, researchers found that emotional availability is centered around emotional warmth, sensitivity and responsiveness in everyday interactions. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for on attachment

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“On attachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20attachment. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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