Aims

The course will provide staff with a clear understanding of the benefits of understanding attachment and how they can achieve better outcomes for young people and support adults who have suffered negative issues surrounding attachment. It also looks to explore the long term effects of both positive and negative attachment and how to develop appropriate relationships in order to achieve better outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Delegates on this course can expect to:
•Understand the key principals of attachment and bonding critical for healthy development
•Understand how healthy attachment is facilitated
•Understand the various ways that neglect and abuse negatively influence attachment, exploring the consequent challenging behaviours
•Understand how foster carers can help children with attachment difficulties