The Art of Attachment
The Art of Attachment is a podcast dedicated to exploring attachment-based parenting, trauma-informed practices, and the journey of building strong, healing connections with children. Hosted by a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, it offers practical tools, expert insights, and meaningful conversations to empower parents, caregivers, and professionals alike.
The Art of Attachment
Adoption and Attachment
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In this episode of The Art of Attachment, we explore the intersection of adoption and attachment, focusing on how trauma shapes the relationships and emotional needs of adopted children. We discuss the unique challenges of adopting through foster care, international adoption, and private domestic adoption.
Listeners will learn about how trauma impacts brain development, attachment styles, and behavior, as well as practical strategies to foster connection, such as creating felt safety, co-regulation, and repairing ruptures.
The episode concludes with artistic activities to strengthen attachment, including creating family collages, painting emotion rocks, and making a life book, offering fun and therapeutic ways to build trust and connection.
Rock Painting: https://amzn.to/4g5zE9N
Permanent Paint: https://amzn.to/4jn91jC
BOOKS!
Attaching In Adoption (Caregivers): https://amzn.to/3WpXBlc
Nurturing Adoptions (Professionals): https://amzn.to/3PH7eIm
Parenting with Theraplay: https://amzn.to/3CkcbE1
Understanding Attachment and Quiz:
https://www.thetheraplacemn.org/understandingattachmentzquiz
