Nurturing attachments
Subtitle: supporting children who are fostered or adopted
By: Kim S. Golding.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781843106142
Subjects: Foster children; Foster parents; Attachment behavior in children; Adopted children -- Family relationships; Foster home care
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Overview of attachment theory; title: Attachment theory : caregiving and its impact on attachment and exploration; title: Attachment theory : patterns of attachment; title: Difficulties in development: the impact of loss and trauma; title: Parenting children with attachment difficulties; title: Parenting and patterns of attachment; title: Introduction to the model and creating a secure base; title: Empathy and support from the secure base; title: Attunement and empathy; title: Protecting the family atmosphere and the development of emotional regulation; title: Creating a feeling of belonging for the child; title: Looking after yourself; title: Helping the child to enjoy being part of the family; title: Learning to parent with PACE and building resilience with stories; title: Providing structure and supervision; title: Managing confrontation and coercive interactions; title: Thinking, feeling and behavioural choices; title: Managing special difficulties : lying, stealing and self harm; title: Conclusion.