Attachment and Bonding
Many adoptive families deal with attachment and bonding issues. This site provides information and support on attachment and bonding situations ranging from securely attached to severe attachment disorders, and many levels of attachment issues in between.
Attachment Spotlight
It's a RAD RAD World - Nancy AsheReactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is the result of developmental interruptions (often related to abuse and neglect) that generally occur within the first three years of a child's life. The child's ability to bond and trust (attach) to other people is damaged, and attaching to primary caregivers and others is non-existent, inappropriate, or negative, often involving violence. read more...
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Definitions & Descriptions
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Trauma
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Diagnosis
Co-existing Disorders and Misdiagnosis, Research and Diagnosis
Treatment
Attachment and Neurofeedback, Attachment Treatment, EMDR: A Power Tool in the Treatment of Attachment, Treatment Links
Parenting
Foundations of Attachment, Nurturing Activities, Support Suggestions, The Child's Point of View, The Dynamics of Disruption, When it Goes Awry
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