Golding, Kim S.

Nurturing Attachments: Supporting Children Who Are Fostered or Adopted

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ISBN 13:
9781843106142
author:
Golding, Kim S.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
239
Dimensions:
154 mm X 232 mm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy / Social Science
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£25.35

Description

Nurturing Attachments: A Practical Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents. This book provides support and guidance for foster and adoptive parents caring for children with insecure attachment relationships. It combines the experience of parents and carers with that of professionals to offer a tried-and-tested framework for developing resilience and emotional growth in their children. The author presents an overview of attachment theory, along with practical strategies and exercises to help parents build strong relationships with their children. The book features real-life examples from four fictional children who illustrate the ideas and strategies described. It also provides useful tools and advice that supervising social workers can use to support carers and train others in this field. This guide is an invaluable resource for adoptive and foster parents, as well as professionals working with families and children. By reading Nurturing Attachments, you will gain a deeper understanding of attachment theory and how to apply it in your daily life as a foster or adoptive parent. The book offers sound advice, practical exercises, and useful tools to help you support the emotional growth and resilience of your child.

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