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An Integration of Theory, Science and Reflective Clinical Practice in the Care and Management of Attachment-Disordered Children – A Triple A Approach

If you like my previous post regarding a AAA-Approach to overcoming attachment disorders, you can access my article published in the Educational and Child Psychology Special Issue on Attachment in the Publications page of http://www.securestart.com.au.

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Overcoming Attachment Disorder – A Triple-A Approach

Attachment is a term used to describe the dependency relationship an infant develops towards his or her primary caregivers. The development of strong and secure attachments is a critical developmental task of infancy and early childhood. Attachments influence the developing … Continue reading

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Four good reasons for using play during therapy with children and adolescents

Engagement Therapy is more likely to be beneficial when children are willing participants. Many children are reluctant, at-least initially, to attend and be involved in therapy. Either they don’t know what to expect, which causes anxiety, or they think that … Continue reading

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