Unfortunately, there is lots of confusion and misinformation about attachment theory and research circulating at the moment. Dr Vrticka has recently written about it in VICE and in The Conversation…

Understanding the Science Behind the Signal Problem Child blends nervous‑system science, attachment theory, and field‑based relational models to explain why children behave the way they do under stress. A child’s meltdown isn’t a failure of discipline — it’s a nervous system overwhelmed by signals it can’t regulate alone. A child’s defiance isn’t disrespect — it’s a boundary attempt in a system that has lost coherence.