Internal working models and attachment – what you need to know (1 hour, online workshop, next available date 9.30-10.30am Tuesday 28th April 2026)

Description

In ‘Internal working models and attachment – what you need to know’, we’ll explore how babies form attachments in the first two years of life and how these shape the way they approach relationships for the rest of their lives. We’ll look at how day-to-day interactions with babies feed into their subconscious attitude towards relationships, love and trust, and how this plays out across childhood and adulthood. Understanding the massive impact of early attachment on babies’ lives shifts how we look at what happens in the baby room. 

We will focus on:

• Babies’ early attachments
• Responsive caregiving and the impact on attachment
• Internal working models of relationships that persist into adulthood 
• The relationship between early interactions and relationships later in life
• What it means for us as baby room educators

What you’ll get: 

• A deeper knowledge and understanding of attachment and internal working models
• Opportunities to learn from other baby room educators and leaders
• A slide deck that you can use to cascade learning with your team
• A digital certificate of attendance and participation

Course Facilitator:

The course will be facilitated by Dr Mona Sakr, Associate Professor of Early Childhood, author, speaker and founder of Baby Rooms – Inspiring Leaders.