A short introduction to attachment and attachment disorder

Pearce, Colby

A short introduction to attachment and attachment disorder - 2nd ed. - 160p.

Cover note: "Includes DSM-5 update"

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concise and easy-to-understand, this book provides an introduction to what attachment means and how to recognise attachment disorder in children.

Colby Pearce explains how complex problems in childhood may stem from the parent-child relationship during a child's early formative years, and later from the child's engagement with the broader social world. The book explores the mind-set of difficult and traumatised children and the motivations behind their complex tendencies and behaviours. It goes on to offer a comprehensive set of tried-and-tested practical strategies that can be used with children affected by an attachment disorder. This second edition has been updated to include the new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Reactive Attachment Disorder and an increased number of illustrative case vignettes.

This is a perfect introduction to the subject for parents, carers and practitioners in supportive roles caring for children.

9781785920585 (alk. paper)


Attachment
Developmental psychology
Child psychology
Parent-child relations

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