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Facilitating Developmental Attachment – The road to emotional recovery and behavioural change in foster and adopted children

In order to develop consistency, it is important to understand the importance of the setting where, practitioner perceptions that characterises the setting (a microsystem) and interactions (proximal processes) within the setting can have an impact on a child’s behaviour. More’s (2013) research revealed that having a supportive peer group around provides practitioners with opportunities for joint thinking and problem solving and acts as a source of emotional support and that managing challenging behaviour can be made more effective by working as a team. In addition, practitioner perceptions of having a consistent group also help in managing behaviour. Frequent changes to the group can have implications for how consistently the behaviour policy

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The attachment theory is a theory by Bowlby that refers to the joint mutual relationship that babies experience and develop with their primary caregiver (Bowlby, 1982). This theory is not supported by research in various sceneries. However, even though the attachment theory began as an initiative, the clinical application to the daily clinical understanding of adult mental health complications has penned red behind the current available research. I believe that the theory can give valuable insight into both the developing nature of recognized psychiatric disorders as well as in the development of the therapeutic relationship in adults. My position provides an overview of (a) the application of attachment theory to diverse psychopathologies

Despite all the benefits of the three theories, they do have some limitations when addressing Andrew’s needs. For instance, attachment theory puts too much emphasis on the relationship between the mother and the chid, which unfortunately result in blame being put on the female caregiver (Coady & Lehmann, 2008). In Andrew’s case, the counsellor may focus too much on the relationship he had with his mother instead of also focusing on what kind of relationship he had with his father. One of the limitations for cognitive-behavioural theory regarding to treatment is that it may not be appropriate for clients with severe depressions or other sever problems (Coady & Lehmann, 2008). For Andrew’s case, if he was still taking his medications, he may

In chapter 10, Emotional Development and Attachment, they describe an attachment as an emotional bond that a child can develop with a person that provides them with a sense of security. In reactive attachment disorder (RAD) a child is unable to form any attachment; “the child is withdrawn from caregivers and shows disturbance in both social and emotional functioning.” The book says that the cause of attachment is because there was no consistence within the caregiving, sensitivity and responsiveness that these children receive. RAD occurs most in children that are raised with multiple changing caregivers, like those that are raised in orphanages. Children raised in a closer setting like a foster care have less of a chance of having RAD.

First, this quote has a deep and wonderful meaning that can be interpreted in many different ways. To me, it means that if you never give up, there will be a time when something pleasant will happen. It can also be interpreted as the moment you give up, you begin to lose courage and your shots of improvement begin to fade. Either way, this is my two ways of understanding this quote.

Attachment starts to develop since the women’s pregnancy, during this stage of human development the female starts to cultivate emotional attachment to the fetus. The method in which attachment is formed during gestation will eventually affect or enhance the child stance during pregnancy or even after birth. Attachment can be defined as the manner in which an infant creates an emotional connection between specific members. Attachment can be clearly detected, especially with the persons who are closer to the infant. In the article “Attachment Issues”, states the definition of attachment by theorist John Bowlby, and how attachment is constructed “Is not a one-time event, but a process that begins during birth and progress into the early

The studyAttachment theory suggests that from birth, an infant has an understanding of the world and what to expect from their relationships with others based on the response of their caregivers to their needs (Solis, Shadur, Burns, Hussong, 2012). Attachment styles reflect the nature of the parent-child relationship and are considered to be secure or insecure. Infants who are exposed to substances prior to birth or whose parents abuse substances after birth tend to develop insecure attachment styles (Solis, Shadur, Burns, Hussong, 2012). Studies show that substance abusing mothers typically show less warmth, responsiveness, and physical and verbal engagement as well as harsher and more over-involved interaction styles with their children than

Adults’ propensity to seek proximity and support when faced with a distressful situation demonstrates how attachment formations endure over one’s entire lifespan. Disorganization has also been observed in childhood and adolescence. For example, some disorganized children behave punitively toward their parents, seeking to challenge or humiliate them, while others adopt a caregiving stance, taking the role of the parent and attempting to soothe or comfort them Both of these forms of behavior are seen as controlling. Other forms of disorganized behavior include manifesting fear toward or having difficulties in addressing or interacting with the parent, exhibiting behavior that invades parental intimacy, engaging in self-injuring behaviors or

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.

When a PDSA change is implemented data and information are collected as a normal part of the process. Results from the implementation are assessed and measures reviewed which can indicate success or failure. Lastly, action is taken on the results by implementing the change or beginning the process again (Hughes,

on the clinical solutions that I could offer to Angie. Different methods are used in the assessment of the attachment disorders. Most clinicians have adopted the indices to determine the bonds between the various subjects (Milteer et al., 2012). The indices would help me identify the existence of oppositional behavior, the intensity of the conflict, and the duration of the disturbance Angie has gone through. Additionally, they would help me generalize the dysfunction, identify negative attitudes in responding to requests, passivity while interacting with her friends, ineffectiveness as well as the lack of patience while handling problems, and overly compliant trends.

Attachment Disorder is a lack of forming a secure attachment between a child and their primary caretaker. This usually develops when the child has experienced trauma of some sort either by neglect or abuse (the book: A Short Introduction). Because the child does not form this strong attachment it can lead to the child having emotional and behavioral disorders as the child grows up. In their article about attachment disorders, Thomas O’Connor and Charles H. Zeanah write that, “The implication is that the absence of a consistent caregiver and selective attachment may play a central etiological role in the development of attachment disorders.” (O’Connor & Zeanah, 2003) Children who have been diagnosed with

Facilitating Developmental Attachment: The Road to Emotional Recovery and Behavioral Change in Foster and Adopted Children by Daniel A Hughes