Session 9/21
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“All the caregivers were eager to share the effect of their implementation (…). They shared for instance how one particular child who never smiles had been smiling since her caregiver started implementing secure attachment dimensions of care with her. She shared how she was available and attentive to her while being firm with her because of her ambivalent behaviour.”
Instructor’s statement
- What may cause insecure attachment behaviour in children?
- How do you recognize avoidant attachment behaviour?
- How can you act professionally towards avoidant behaviour?
- How do you recognize ambivalent attachment behaviour?
- How can you act professionally towards ambivalent behaviour?
- How do you recognize disorganized attachment behaviour?
- How can you act professionally towards disorganized behaviour?
- At what age of the child do you have the best chances of helping it develop secure attachments?
“I had a child that constantly hurt the other kids and the materials. He changed a little bit when I used the techniques that I learnt through this session. Sometimes, I feel like he is still testing me and waiting for a mistake.”
Staff member’s statement
Please consider:
- What strategies does your child seem to exhibit? This is most clear in the beginning of the relationship with the foster parents, or in an everyday situation where the child is feeling insecure, overwhelmed or scared.
- Think of daily situations where the child acts insecure. Plan how you will respond with secure caregiver behavior: Stay calm, sensitive, kind and firm when the child rejects you or blames you.
- How can you give the child help even if it does not show that it needs help?
- How can you show your emotions clearly?
Describe a child in your care who in many daily situations shows either:
- Avoidant behaviour
- Ambivalent behaviour
- Disorganized behaviour
Reflect on your reactions to the child’s insecure behavior. When is it difficult to act securely? Is it when the child provokes you, avoids you, yells at you, ignores you, or other things?