Over the past few years I have
worked with a number of families where the relationship between the parent(s)
and their child had been sub-optimal. Often the underlying reason for this was due
to attachment issues. Typically what I have done in these cases is worked with
the clients to understand the issues and eventually develop what I have been
calling an Attachment Toolkit.
Based on feedback from clients, I have
now developed an easily understood 10 step approach aimed at creating and
implementing this Toolkit.
The Attachment Toolkit outlines a
number of approaches and ideas for how the parent(s) can better manage their relationship
with their child. These are focussed on either reinforcing a secure attachment
relationship, or repairing an insecure one.
The Toolkit is developed based on client specific
examples of interactions between parent(s) and child that will have been
identified in my intake form and discussed with the Parents. It will outline
suggestions for how to handle these differently in the future.
The 10 step approach is outlined below.
