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Focusing on the limitations of child attachment theory, this analysis critiques its role in child welfare decision-making and highlights controversies surrounding the rise in 'attachment disorder' diagnoses. It advocates for a new approach to relational welfare that better addresses the needs of diverse groups, including migrant families, refugees, and those affected by poverty. The book emphasizes the importance of adapting practices to support children in care through a more inclusive and understanding framework.
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Reassessing Attachment Theory in Child Welfare, Matthew Gibson, Sue White, David Wastell
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Reassessing Attachment Theory in Child Welfare
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Gibson, Sue White, David Wastell
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781447336914
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books, Psychology
- Description
- Focusing on the limitations of child attachment theory, this analysis critiques its role in child welfare decision-making and highlights controversies surrounding the rise in 'attachment disorder' diagnoses. It advocates for a new approach to relational welfare that better addresses the needs of diverse groups, including migrant families, refugees, and those affected by poverty. The book emphasizes the importance of adapting practices to support children in care through a more inclusive and understanding framework.