The Foundations of Trust in Infancy

Your ability to trust was decided before you could even talk. In your first year

of life, your brain was in the "Trust vs. Mistrust" stage. If your caregivers

were consistent and made you feel safe, you developed a secure attachment,

learning the world is a reliable place. Researchers saw this in the "Strange Situation" experiment.

Secure babies were upset when their parent left but easily comforted upon their return.

This early bond becomes the blueprint for your future relationships, confidence,

and resilience. That feeling of safety you had as an infant is still impacting how you

connect with people today.