Therapeutic attachment is what happens when someone enters therapy. they learn to trust that therapist and value that therapists judgment and advice. They soon discover they actually like their therapist. then when ever theres a problem the therapist is usually the first one they think of calling to help them through that problem. Usually the attachment to a therapist is a good one. the person learns their therapist is there for them but eventually they learn how to solve their own problems by using the same process that they use with the therapist in problem solving skills. on rare occasions the attachment to a therapist becomes a bad one when the person becomes overly dependant on the therapist and no longer tries to solve their problems and expects the therapist to do it for them.

Emotional attachment around here is called bonding, forming relationships. it can be good or bad. its where you form attachments for people based on how they make you feel. If your into self nurturing you build friendships with people that allow you to remain independent taking care of your own needs. some people who have been in abusive childhood situations in turn form friendships with those that they feel will treat them the same way. Some people form friendships with people who will take care of their every need because emotionally they want someone to take care of/parent them. Your relationships reflect your emotional needs.