Attachment Disorders: Treatment Strategies for Traumatized Children is an essential resource for therapists, social workers, foster parents, educators, and child care providers. Catherine Cain delves into the nature of attachment, explores how early trauma disrupts caregiver-child bonds, and lays out a clear framework for recognizing and treating attachment disorders.
Key Features
- Theoretical foundations of attachment and socialization
- Detailed assessment guidelines and symptom checklist
- Practical strategies illustrated through case studies
- Tools for clinicians, foster caregivers, and educators
Each chapter blends concise theory with real-world examples, showing how targeted interventions can reshape behavior and promote emotional resilience.
Assessment criteria and symptom checklists enable you to tailor treatment plans and monitor progress effectively.
Catherine Cain’s accessible style bridges research and practice, making complex concepts engaging for both seasoned clinicians and those new to attachment therapy.
Whether you’re a clinician seeking advanced techniques or a caregiver supporting a child's recovery, this guide provides the tools needed to foster healthy attachments and lasting change.