Attachment theory explores how early caregiver bonds shape emotional patterns that influence relationships throughout life.

and discovered attachment theory, which “really resonated” with her experiences. But why are the rest of us, who haven’t written an academia-inspired book on the subject, suddenly so interested?

Enter: The Attachment Theory, featuring longtime collaborators Devra Hoff, Teeny Lieberson and Jorge Balbi. Van Etten says it all started with something she almost never does: studio jams.