Attachment, Trauma, and Healing: Understanding and Treating Attachment Disorder in Children and Families (Paperback)

~ (Author), Michael Orlans (Author)

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Product Description

Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first few years of life. It profoundly influences every component of the human condition: mind, body, emotions, relationships, and values.

Attachment, Trauma, and Healing examines the causes of attachment disorder, and provides in-depth discussion on effective solutions--including attachment-focused assessment and diagnosis, specialized training and education for caregivers, the controversial "in arms" treatment for children and caregivers, and early intervention and prevention programs for high-risk families.

Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America); 1 edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878687092
• ISBN-13: 978-0878687091
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,546 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will save you time, money, and headaches!, April 13, 1999

By A Customer

I learned more from this book about Attachment disorder than from all the therapists my adopted children have seen combined! This book is a must for parents who have adopted children, foster children, or for those even thinking about it! It is a wealth of information on understanding what happens when the parent-child bond is interupted or not fostered, and the many ill effects of this, from ADD to oppositional defiance disorder. I finally understand why my children are the way they are and why conventional therapies have not and will not work!

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for parents, foster parents and professionals, December 12, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Silverthorne, CO) - See all my reviews

Reactive Attachment Disorder, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are explained clearly for both laymen and professionals. Adoptive parents, foster parents, and mental health professionals will all find this an essentiall resource for information if they have any contact at all with children suffering from RAD. PARENTS of kids with RAD - Buy this for your child's therapist and/or caseworker and it will help them understand you, your family and the problems you are facing much better!!!!!!!!! It could also save you thousands of dollars in therapy because you will stop working with people who think they understand but don't. It will help lead you to effective treatment. Lastly, if you are being charged falsely with abuse due to the actions of your child with RAD this will help you get the legal information you need to fight the charges.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and understand the tenets and treatment of RAD, November 19, 1999

By A Customer

This book is well organised and a very easy read. Moreover, it contains assessment tools and resources to actually help these children. It is helpful to have an overview of this controversial therapy before the family and child takes part.