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Wk3Assgn Johnosn E Application of Attachment Theory Master of Social Work, Walden University SOCW 6060: Social Work Theory and Clinical Practice Dr. 13:55:26 GMT -05:00 Application of Attachment Theory Applications of Attachment Theory Attachment theory assumes that a child's early relationships with their primary caregiver/attachment figure (typically their mother) and/or other attachment figures (such as fathers, siblings, etc.) are crucial to the development of healthy attachment patterns. This lays the foundation for the types of relationships they will have later in life (Blakely & Dziadosz, 2015). In their review of Bowlby's extensive writings, Blakely & Dziadosz (2015) note that the removal of the primary caretaker can significantly impact mental health, interpersonal relationships, and social functioning. How Attachment Theory Defines and Explains the Cause of the Problem Taking Sam Fran