Attachment Issues in Adopted Child

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ren Attachment Disorders Name Professor Institution Date Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore methods involved in assessment and treatment of attachment disorders in adopted children. This target paper highlights existing forms of attachment disorders and considers various aspects of severe attachment disorder and disturbances. The implications and applications for treatment are then explored, with particular emphasis on the essence of the underlying disturbances, which should be central for intervention. The treatment models are extensively discussed with more emphasis on parenting training and family support. Introduction Interest in the clinical implications and conceptual foundations of attachment disorders in adopted children has increased substantially in the modern society. This is attributable to a superior understanding of the specific needs of children who undergone extremely adverse early care, particularly those in the foster care and adopted children. Attachment is integral in normal personality, healthy development, and the capacity to form authentic and healthy emotional relationships (Singer et al., 1985). It forms the foundation for emotional health, one’s worldview, and social relationships. Because of this, the child may or may not develop certain behaviors accepted in the society. In certain cases, the child feels isolated and even considers himself as a burden to the adoptive parents. The aptitude to trust and develop reciprocal rapport affected the security, emotional health, and the child’s safety, as well as the development of the child and future inter-personal relationships. Nevertheless, there are wide systems of attachment difficulties resulting from varying levels of emotional disturbances a child experiences. Attachment disorder experienced in adopted children as a brain injury occurs in the early days or years
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