A relationship counsellor, Dr. Harrison, has been working with Clara. Dr. Harrison notes that the insecure-resistant attachment style Clara experienced with her mother during infancy seems to explain her current patterns: she experiences intense anxiety about her romantic partner abandoning her, frequently seeks reassurance, and displays over-controlling, smothering behaviour towards her own five-year-old son, Leo.
Discuss Bowlby’s theory of the internal working model as an explanation of Clara's relationships. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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