The Importance of Being Loved: A Biblical Framing of Attachment Theory

There are things we don’t fully appreciate until their absence reveals just how important they really are. This is never more true than when it comes to a child experiencing a consistent, dependable, and loving relationship in their formative years. This session will engage attachment theory through a biblical lens, focusing on how experiencing love in formative relationships actively shapes the reality we inhabit. We'll explore how being loved—by both God and faithful caregivers—establishes the basic framework through which we come to rightly understand God, ourselves, and those around us.