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Attachment Theory, proposed by John Bowlby, emphasizes the importance of early emotional bonds between infants and their primary caregivers. This paper explores the key findings and insights of Attachment Theory and its significance in understanding the impact of early relationships on adult life. Secure attachments formed in early life provide a secure base for individuals to explore the world and establish positive relationships throughout their lifespan. In contrast, insecure attachment styles may lead to challenges in forming and maintaining healthy connections and can impact mental health outcomes. Interventions play a crucial role in promoting secure attachments and fostering positive changes in attachment patterns. Early interventions focus on parental support and nurturing environments, while school-based and adult interventions target social and emotional skills to enhance well-being. Recognizing the link between early attachments and adult life is vital for promoting emotional health and fostering fulfilling relationships.

This study explores the relationship between alexithymia and the Big Five Personality Traits, exploring their implications for emotional processing and personality functioning. Alexithymia, characterized by difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions, has been a subject of significant interest in psychological research. The Big Five Personality Traits: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness, are widely recognized as a comprehensive model for understanding individual differences in personality, by providing a comprehensive overview of existing literature on alexithymia, including its prevalence, measurement, and association with emotional processing. It also discusses the significance of the Big Five Personality Traits in personality psychology.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy in reducing behavioral problems among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study aimed to determine whether there were statistically significant differences between pre- and post-measurements of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) within the study sample. Methods: The study utilized a single-group pretest-posttest experimental design. A purposive sample of (n= 10) children with ASD, aged 6 to 8 years, was selected from an Autism Center in Guelma- Algeria. Play therapy intervention involved therapeutic games targeting social interaction, communication skills, motor abilities, concentration, and attention. The severity of behavioral problems was assessed using the CARS scale before and after the intervention. Results: The results showed a statistically significant difference between the pre- and post-measurements of the CARS scale following the play therapy intervention. The pre-intervention mean score was 42.05 (SD = 5.89), while the post-intervention mean score was 27.35 (SD = 5.85). This decrease in mean scores was statistically significant (t (9) = 45.00, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings of this study provide evidence for the effectiveness of play therapy in reducing behavioral problems in children with ASD. The study supports the use of play therapy as an intervention strategy to address the behavioral challenges faced by children with ASD.