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1. Introduction 2. Understanding Secure Attachment Definition: Secure attachment involves feeling safe, being authentic, and vulnerable without fear of judgment or abandonment. Relevance: Attachment trauma often underlies addiction and mental health issues. Application: Creating a secure attachment in therapy allows clients to open up and be authentic. 3. Importance of Rapport Definition: Rapport is the sense of safety, connection, and trustworthiness between clinician and client. Impact: Lack of rapport can skew assessment results and hinder effective treatment. Goal: Develop rapport from the first meeting by showing genuine interest and care for the client. 4. Key Components of Secure Attachment Behaviors in Therapy Consistency: Be consistent in presence and behavior within and between sessions. Acceptance: Show unconditional positive regard, valuing clients as individuals regardless of their behaviors or opinions. Responsiveness: Respond to clients' emotions, questions, and problems; demonstr