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Developmental Attachment Psychotherapy with Fostered and Adopted Children
Author(s) -
Howe David
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
child and adolescent mental health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1475-3588
pISSN - 1475-357X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00393.x
Subject(s) - neglect , attachment theory , psychology , foster care , developmental psychology , developmental stage theories , insecure attachment , psychotherapist , psychiatry , medicine , nursing
Developmental attachment theory and research is now beginning to inform practice, particularly in the field of foster care and adoption. A brief outline of attachment theory and the four main patterns of attachment is followed by a review of attachment‐based support services and psychotherapies with fostered and adopted children, including infants, preschoolers, school age children, and caregivers. Particular attention is given to the behaviour, defensive strategies and developmental needs of fostered and adopted children with pre‐placement histories of abuse and neglect.