Bowlby believed early childhood experiences shape mental health and behavior. Children are biologically programmed to form attachments for survival. Primary attachment (monotropy) is qualitatively different from others. Critical period for attachment development is 2.5 years
Bowlby proposed warm, continuous mother-child relationship essential for mental health in 1951. Research strategy combines retrospective and prospective studies of pathogenic events. James Robertson's observations showed children's distress during separation from mother
Film follows Ellen Gulden caring for dying mother Kate Gulden. Based on Anna Quindlen's novel about mother's 1972 ovarian cancer death. Ellen works as New York magazine writer while caring for dying mother. Ellen discovers father George's affair with female students. Kate dies of morphine overdose, leading to Ellen's suspicion
Bowlby and Ainsworth collaborated on attachment theory development. Bowlby's early experiences with maladjusted children shaped his career. Bowlby trained at British Psychoanalytic Institute under Klein's influence. Bowlby founded his own research unit focusing on mother-child separation
Nanni Moretti's film explores mother-child relationship through his own experience. Story follows filmmaker dealing with breakup and hospitalized mother. Film combines refined cinematography with universal emotions
Time together is the most valuable gift for moms. Movie dates can be budget-friendly and bonding opportunities. These movies are suitable for all generations