In providing these services, we recognise the gendered - nature of violence in relationships, but also the impact of other experiences including stress, mental ill health, emotional and psychological
distress and social disadvantage
such as income and housing
circumstances.
Attachment behaviour may be activated by
circumstances internal to the child,
such as illness, hunger or pain; by separation from the primary caregiver,
such as when a mother leaves the room or discourages proximity; or by external events that cause
distress,
such as frightening events or rejection by others (Bowlby 1969).