The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment: Practical Essentials for Teachers, Carers and School Support Staff

by Nicola Marshall

Simple and concise, The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment offers an easy way to understand children with attachment issues and how they can be supported. Author Nicola Marshall combines her expertise as an adoptive parent and schools trainer to describe in plain English what attachment is, how children develop attachment problems and how these problems affect a child's social, emotional and neurological development. She addresses some of the difficulties in identifying attachment issues in children - common among children who are in care or adopted, but which are sometimes mistaken for symptoms of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nicola also describes a range of helpful principles and practical strategies which will help children flourish - from simple tips for the individual on how to improve their communication to the changes a school can make to reduce a child's anxiety about changes and transitions. Ideal for teachers and support staff to pick up and use, this book is an essential addition to any school's staff library.

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2014

Reviews

[Tiina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ma ootasin, et see raamat on praktilisem, kui see tegelikult oli. See-eest andis see hoopis hea, hästi kirjutatud, kuid siiski väga üldise lühiülevaate traumat kogenud lapse emotsionaalsest ja sotsiaalsest arengust. Autor tõi välja erinevad tunnused, mis sellistel lastel esinevad ning pakkus ka üksikuid variante, kuidas keerulisi olukordi lahendada.

[Mareta Pedak · Rating 4 out of 5]

See peaks olema iga õpetaja riiulis! Annab lihtsa ja selge ülevaate kiindumussuhte tüüpidest, laste käitumisest, kes on kogenud mingit laadi traumat ning sellest, milline on nende sisemaailm ja kuidas sellega suhestuda.

[Maddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little over-simplistic in places but if you’re wanting an accessible introduction to trauma and attachment it’s a good place to start.