Case Study On Attachment

Attachment is the emotional bond between humans, which is based on our relationship with a parent or early caregiver during the years of childhood. There are four different attachment styles – secure, preoccupied, dismissive, and fearful – each describing a different way in which individuals interact with others, approach social and romantic relationships, and deal with life.

The attachment theory links into practice because the whole concept of it is forming an attachment, this theory therefore links into practice because for example if a child has a strong bond/attachment such as recognising and being able to share problems and concerns then this gives children the confidence and support and they can acknowledge that and practitioners can meet their needs e.g. if a child forms an attachment with their caregiver then the care giver will become aware of their needs, their likes and dislikes and can put certain interventions into place, so just say a child only communicates with their caregiver and no one else then the caregiver will become aware of that and may do certain things one by one in order for them to communicate

The Development of Attachment Psychological research can inform us about the development of attachments to a certain extent. Mary Ainsworth actually covered a definition explaining, how we know when an attachment has developed. This is; 'the infant tries to get close to and maintain that proximity with the caregiver, using a number of strategies to do so. E.g. clinging and signalling behaviours such as smiling, crying and calling.

EFT is an attachment based research theory, that suggest that couples have strong need to stay connected (bond) to each other. As such, bonding is very important in marital relationships and if the bond is disappearing, then stressful and negative cycle pattern begins to emerge. Thus, the goal of EFT is to support couples walk through a process of healing (overcoming the negative patterns, rebuilding the connection again, and fortify the bond) (Goldenberg, Stanton, & Goldenberg, 2017). From the assessment that has carried out by the therapist it is clear that Tam and Lisa do not have what it takes to manage or settle conflicts without it escalating into something else. As such, the bonding between them is disappearing and it’s becoming stressful and disturbing to them and their children. Because Jimmy and Emma even though do not see their parent fight or disagree in the open but they can sense the disconnection between their parent and feel the tension whenever both of them where at home. More so, because of the negative pattern that has emerge as a result of lack of secure attachment, there is no more interactions between the couple and each others needs are not met. From the case conceptualization, and to decide what treatment plan should target or focus on the therapist will use the step-by-step treatment manual provided by Johnson and Greenberg (1995) as cited in (Goldenberg et al., 2017) for the therapy process:

Growing up as a first generation American, and as the eldest of two siblings, I was tasked at a very young age with reading my parents’ incoming mail, sorting it by importance, and following through on what was being requested. In my early twenties, as my parents began to prepare for their retirement years, I helped them through the process of hiring a trust and estates lawyer to explain their rights and responsibilities and draft legal documents to protect their meager and hard earned assets. They didn’t know how to navigate the process alone or what would be required of them, but they knew enough to avail themselves of the protection afforded to them under the law and this is key – the knowledge to know that you have protection under the

Richardson that she will have a discussion with her supervisor as to whether the Division should have court involvement with her case. The worker asked Ms. Richardson if she has ever been court involved in the past regarding her DCPP case. She responded no. The worker told Ms. Richardson that she has to ensure that the children are safe and because the case is not moving forward regarding her substance treatment and the conflict between her and her older son Ruddy court involvement may support with getting these goals accomplished. The worker told Ms. Richardson that she has to ensure that Emerson and Ruddy are safe and sense of well-being. Ms. Richardson told the worker that the counseling sessions are going well. The worker told Ms. Richardson that at her next visit to the home she would have her sign a consent form allowing the Division to speak to the clinician that meets with the family. Ms. Richardson agreed to do

on the relationship with the others. So we see that it is not enough that the mother stayes 24 hours with their child but during this time she should give her child love sicurance and affection.

Depression during pregnancy is scarily something that is often overlooked. According to Clay (2016), mothers feel as if they are unable to care for the coming baby. These mothers may have one or more other kids and are worried about the care that they may receive, or lack thereof. Along with this, mothers may worry about their identity to the baby. Many people do not know just exactly what a Psychological disorder is. Along with this, the effects of attachment that are extremely beneficial to all age children. Depression is never something that should be taken lightly. Though it is widely overlooked, depression in pregnancy causes premature births in 82% of women.

Attachment disruptions occur with adults in relationships, however, they can have roots in childhood experiences. Attachment is vital to social and emotional growth in early developmental years (Zeanah & Smyke, 2008). Attachment disorders were a part of the third Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III; American Psychiatric Association, 1980). Reactive Attachment Disorder with two subtypes, RAD and disinhibited social engagement disorder is still included in the DSM V (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). An increased risk for anxiety disorders, substance abuse and personality disorders has been demonstrated for children exhibiting insecure attachments, primarily

At an organization that works with a client base primarily made up of abused and battered women who are the main source of psychosocial information for themselves and their children, the history dictated to the clinical staff is subjective and not always complete. Due to the danger the abused partner is in at the time of the trauma, medical paperwork, police reports, and personal documents can be left behind when they flee. I was informed of JP’s disrupted infant attachment and diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder, as well as the domestic violence incident before the start of treatment. JP had a history of difficulty in school and received multiple therapeutic services in and out of school.

As we have seen in Rose's counseling session, past relational patterns are elicited from exploration of the patients' past and early relationships. Key themes are: the degree of love and care (emotional warmth) they experienced in early life; the degree of neglect and abuse; and the types and qualities of core conflicts. In Rose's case, the key issue, as Dr. Berenson discovers over the course of the interview is the subtle manipulation of a mother by her child. She tests her and puts her through a lot of stress, to see how she responds; in this case losing sleep and stressing over the situation.

The focus of attachment theory looks into how biological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and social factors highly affect child attachment and development. Bowlby started his clinical observations in the 1960s while working with maladjusted boys. There were two particular cases that strongly impacted his development of the theory. These two cases has one thing in common which was distressing relationships with their mothers. Bowlby believed that this was due to the early disruption in the child infant relationship. For an infant attachment appears to be more about the parent or mother’s proximity to the infant then their needs for sustenance. The proximity allows the child to

Many psychologists have come and gone, and many different theoretical orientations have been developed. With each orientation has come a new perspective on development, behaviour and mental processes. Some are similar, yet others could not be more contradictory. Attachment is one such theoretical orientation, developed by John Bowlby out of his dissatisfaction with other existing theories. Although Bowlby rejected psychoanalytical explanations for early infant bonds, the theory of attachment was influenced in part by the principles of psychoanalysis; in particular the observations by Ana Freud and Dorothy Burlingham of young children separated from

I really enjoy your post and your example of your cousin's situation. it sounds really hurtfuln and sorrow. I understand how your cousin react and it really shows exactly how disorganized attachment style is. I have a friend who is in the same situation. However, her parents passed away from an accident and she currently lives with her aunt's family. Her aunt and her uncle always fight and yell at each other. They don't have children so she is the only child lives in that house and always witnesses the argument of her aunt and uncle. Sometimes, they throw stuff in each other and throw unintentionally on her. She gets hurt in both physically and spiritually. She is haunted by her parents' accident before and the fighting of her aunt and

If there are frequent disruptions to the four stages, such as repeated trauma, established attachment is formed and deformed (Herman 72). This trauma may occur due to disorganized attachment which arises when a caregiver is the source of both fear and comfort (Long). This situation is usually the result of physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse. Along with abuse and neglect, frequent changes of caregivers (e.g. foster care) can destroy the progress made in the attachment process. Additionally, less severe events such as hospitalization, the mother’s postpartum depression, very large families, caregiver ignorance or inexperience, or receiving attention only through negative behaviors may cause disruptions in the attachment process (“Reactive