Emotional PPT

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Emotional and Behavioural

Disorders:

Attachment Disorder

Healthy Attachment Cycle

(Consistency leads to

trust and

development,

regulating their

emotions)

Disturbed attachment cycle

(Inconsistency leads

to distrust)


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A"achment

the deep and enduring connection that isestablished between a child and caregiver in

the first several years of life.

influences every component of the humancondition - mind, body, emotions, relationships

and values its not something that parents do

to their children; rather, it is something that

children and parents create together, in an

ongoing reciprocal relationship (instinctual). A physiological, emotional, sociological, and

cognitive phenomenon

ReasonsforA"achment Learn basic trust and reciprocity, which serves as a

template for all future emotional relationships.

Explore the environment with feelings of safety andsecurity, which leads to healthy cognitive and social

development.

Develop the ability to self-regulate, which resultsin effective management of impulses and emotions.

Create a foundation for the formation of identity,which includes a sense of competency, self-worth,

and a balance between dependence and autonomy.

Establish a moral framework, which involvesempathy, compassion and conscience.


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Children who begin their lives with secureattachment prove to fare better in all the

following areas of development:

Self-Esteem

Ability to manage feelings

Resilience in the face of Adversity

Long-term friendships

Relationships with parents

Social skills

Trust, intimacy, affection, Empathy,

Compassion

Behavioural performance and academic

success in school

WhatisA"achmentDisorder? Children failing to develop secure attachments to

loving caregivers left without the foundations for

healthy development

Causes an array of problems - emotional,behavioural, social, cognitive, developmental,

physical, moral

Research has shown that up to 80% of high riskfamilies (abuse and neglect, poverty, substance

abuse, domestic violence, history of maltreatment in

parents' childhood, depression and other

psychological disorders in parents) create severe

attachment disorders in their children


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Compared to securely attached children,attachment disordered children are

significantly more likely to be

aggressive, disruptive and antisocial.

Teenage boys, who have experiencedattachment difficulties early in life, are

three times more likely to commit violent

crimes.

Disruption of attachment during thecrucial first three years can lead to the

inability to form meaningful emotionalrelationships, coupled with chronic

anger, poor impulse control, and a lack

of remorse.

Traits&Symptoms A child may display the following:Behaviour: defiant, destructive, lying, stealing,

aggressive/abusive, irresponsible

Emotions: anger, sadness, depression, hopelessness,

moody, fearful

Thoughts: negative beliefs about self, relationships,

life in general

Relationships: distrust, controlling, manipulative,

unstable

Moral: lack of compassion, remorse


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Poten;alCauses

The following are situations or experiences wherechildren may be at a higher risk for developing

attachment disorders:

1) Parental/Caregiver Contributions- abuse, neglect- Ineffective/insensitive care- Depression- Teenage parenting- Substance abuse- Prolonged absence

Poten;alCauses 2) Child Contributions- Medical conditions- Separation and loss- Neurological impairment, fetal alcohol syndrome- Genetic factors: mental illness, depression,

aggression, abuse

- 3) Environmental Conditions- Poverty- Violence, trauma- Lack of support- High stress (home, community)


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HowcanTeachersHelpDr.Bruce

Perry Nurture these children act accordingly through a

caring and loving nature, attempting to provide

replacement experiences

Try to understand their behaviour before punishmentor consequences learning about their difficulties

will help you to develop useful interventions

Be consistent, predictable, repetitive when they feelsafe, they can benefit from the nurturing experiences

you provide

Model and teach appropriate behaviour socially(communication, interactions) building relationships

Be patient with the childs progress and yourself Take advantage of all available resources (support

groups, psychologists, counselors)

www.ontariodirectors.ca/IEP-PEI/index.html

(IEP RESOURCE Examples)

www.attachmentdisorder.net

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Emotional PPT