How do bowlbys theories on child development affect professionals practice?
practitioners of counselling should be wary about totally embracing Bowlby’s theories. Although it is true that a child develops better with love and security in the first three years, Bowlby’s theory that if this security is not present the child will be ireparably damaged is largely discredited by Eriksson. Quality intervention at some time in the childs later life can result in them being able to bond and to have significant relationships. If any impact then in social care should make more sense to separate a child from unsuitable parents and house them with long term foster care as soon as possible.
