Whatever their imperfect understanding of the voluminous research literature of attachment theory, for most therapists in the room, the idea that the early emotional attunement of a mother / caregiver (or lack of it) profoundly affects the child's psychological development was as self - evident as the worthiness of therapy itself. (psychotherapynetworker.org)
When the parent educator takes the time to pause for attunement with parents, they are increasing the opportunity and wiliness to repair and try new ways of interacting. (patillinois.org)
See the video below to hear an excerpt from one of Dr. Gottman's lectures on the building of attunement in your relationship — the things that you can do in the smallest moments that strengthen your connection and your trust in each other: (gottman.com)