Attachment

Attachment theory is seen as crucial to the understanding of the impact of disruption and change on the long-term emotional development of children.This training gives participants the opportunity to explore the concepts of attachment and attachment disorder and consider techniques for its assessment.The course considers the experiences of looked after children and explores the implications of attachment disorder for practice.

Learning outcomes cover:

• An overview of the theoretical perspectives on attachment.
• Attachment in the context of The Assessment Framework.
• The long-term impact of poor attachment and the implications for social work practice.
• The observation and recording of attachment relationships.
• Direct work techniques for addressing issues of loss and making new attachments.