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Understanding Attachment Styles

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As adults we need to try to understand behaviours before we respond or act. Every response and reaction we make creates a response from the child and can escalate or improve behaviour over time.

The more you understand about the brain development in early childhood the more you can adapt your interventions and social approaches. The behaviours of emotionally neglected children are often misunderstood. For example, when the child hoards food it is not stealing but a common and predictable result of having food deprived during early childhood. A punitive approach will not help the child learn and mature. Consequence may increase the child’s sense of insecurity and distress. Many of these children’s behaviours are confusing and disturbing. Some children can have attachment issues and defensive behaviours due to emotional neglect which can be difficult to recognise. Some of these children can be very volatile and aggressive to control their environment and feel safe.

 

Participants will:

  • Learn the importance of managing these children based on emotional age

  • Appreciate the value of being consistent, predictable and repetitive

  • Raise awareness of why some children can be misunderstood to have Autism

  • Have the opportunity to discuss their own feelings and strategies to manage behaviour.

  • Learn to have have realistic expectations and manage praise carefully.

  • Take away ideas to support their work in schools.

  • Discuss specific issues they have with individual children.

  • Develop an understanding of their own adult behaviour and the impact this can have on the children they are supporting.

  • Consider individual emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm.

 

Location

Your school or chosen venue

 

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