A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder

by Colby Pearce

This book presents a short and accessible introduction to what 'attachment' means and how to recognise attachment disorders in children. The author 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. It explores the mindset of difficult and traumatised children and the motivations behind their apparently antisocial and defensive tendencies. A Short Introduction to Attachment and Attachment Disorder includes case vignettes to illustrate examples, and offers a comprehensive set of tried-and-tested practical strategies for parents, carers and practitioners in supportive roles caring for children.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Adoption

112 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2009

Reviews

[Reix · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the title says, it's a short introduction to attachment and attachment disorder, so the information in this book just has that purpose. It's brief and clear, but if you are looking to deepen more in this topic, try another book.

[Varsha Vashisthaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understood the concept in depth and quickly and clearly

[Lauren Geier · Rating 5 out of 5]

FANTASTIC resource!

[Hollybrimholly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Either this was written for professionals, or the author was purposely trying to sound complicated. But the "meat" was definitely there, and I got some great ideas.

[Sam Rankin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent brief overview of the basics of attachment theory and it's history, with some guidance given for those who work with individuals with disordered attachment patterns.