TY - JOUR
T1 - Social learning theory-based parenting programs to treat attachment difficulties
T2 - a case study of an older child placed late for adoption
AU - Woolgar, Matt
AU - Bengo, Caroline
AU - Scott, Stephen
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - An attachment-sensitive formulation is presented for a 9-year-old adopted girl with a complex presentation of oppositionality, separation anxiety, and attachment problems. Session-by-session observational data of an evidence-based treatment demonstrates the transactional nature of the carer-child interactions that drove an improvement in attachment behaviors, as well as oppositional and anxiety symptoms at home. Most importantly, a placement in imminent danger of breakdown was stabilized, allowing the child more time to negotiate a reliable attachment to her new carer. Thus, the evidence-base can be used to develop personalized treatment packages for complex adoption cases consistent with the relevant practice parameters.
AB - An attachment-sensitive formulation is presented for a 9-year-old adopted girl with a complex presentation of oppositionality, separation anxiety, and attachment problems. Session-by-session observational data of an evidence-based treatment demonstrates the transactional nature of the carer-child interactions that drove an improvement in attachment behaviors, as well as oppositional and anxiety symptoms at home. Most importantly, a placement in imminent danger of breakdown was stabilized, allowing the child more time to negotiate a reliable attachment to her new carer. Thus, the evidence-base can be used to develop personalized treatment packages for complex adoption cases consistent with the relevant practice parameters.
U2 - 10.1080/10926755.2013.790864
DO - 10.1080/10926755.2013.790864
M3 - Article
SN - 1092-6755
VL - 16
SP - 201
EP - 217
JO - Adoption Quarterly
JF - Adoption Quarterly
IS - 3-4
ER -