A well-known Evidence Based Treatment focusing on attachment and emotional bonds.
His most quoted line remains: “You cannot climb a mountain while the ground is still shaking. Build the base. Then, and only then, decide where to climb.” bailey base familytherapy
Bailey was notorious for his : The therapist remains calm, slightly monotone, and task-focused. Emotional intensity, he argued, is the enemy of the base. He trained therapists to say, “That may be important, but first: did Jamie finish homework before screens? Yes or no.” A well-known Evidence Based Treatment focusing on attachment