Attachment Issues
Unhealthy Attachments: Attachment Disorder Symptoms in Children
Social connection is an essential part of human nature. We form bonds and connections with others through socialization. Along with these social bonds comes emotional attachment, we naturally become emotionally attached to our close friends and loved ones. However, in some circumstances, people have trouble forming healthy attachments to others, which can lead to difficulties…
Read MoreAttachment Issues More Common After Parent Divorce
One of the most common causes of attachment issues in children is parents getting divorced. Whether the divorce followed periods of frequent arguments or falling out of love and needing space from each other, young children often internalize messages like “relationships don’t last” or “their parents left them, not their partner, by choice.” These beliefs…
Read MoreSeparation from parents is the cause of attachment issues, a new study finds
The need for connection is ingrained in every cell of our body. It is the main driving force in our lives, the model of which we learn through the relationship with our primary caregiver, typically our mother. If something goes awry in this initial relationship, it can be the cause of attachment issues. A new…
Read MoreAttachment Issues Do Not Equal Reactive Attachment Disorder in Teens
If you’ve ever adopted a child or even thought about it, you’ve probably heard about reactive attachment disorder. A common misconception is that an adopted teen experiencing attachment issues will have reactive attachment disorder in teens. Just because an adopted teen is experiencing issues with attachment does not automatically doom them to a reactive attachment…
Read MoreTips for Recognizing Attachment Disorders in Children
Attachment disorders in children are most prevalent among those who are adopted or have experienced trauma or neglect; which means its development is possible for many, many children. It can be hard to tell if an attachment disorder is what your child is suffering from, though, if one doesn’t know the symptoms and risks associated…
Read MoreRebuilding Bonds: 5 Benefits of Attachment Therapy
Attachment therapy has a bad reputation. When it was first conceived and implemented, attachment therapy was very different from what it is today. On one hand there is a specific branch of psychology devoted to attachment (often referred to as attachment-based therapy as to avoid confusion); on the other, there is a range of techniques…
Read MoreUnderstanding your adopted daughter: Addressing Reactive Attachment Disorder
When you adopt a child, the last thing you want is for them to be unhappy. Adoption can be a difficult process for both parents and children. Oftentimes, an adopted child has come from less than desirable circumstances and has experienced some form of trauma. Because of that, some adopted children develop reactive attachment disorder.…
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