ipl-logo

Parent Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

1430 Words6 Pages

In the realm of treatment options for RAD, there are a few emerging therapies that have shown some success. While there are not many treatment options developed especially for RAD, many treatments were developed for similar disorders. Treatments focused on attachment and relationships help those with RAD and their families as well.
One of these treatment options are dyadic developmental therapy (Steinhart, Scott, & Barfield, 2012). This treatment options helps to recreate the relationship and regulation process that is seen in a healthy infant-parent relationship (Steinhart et al., 2012). This process can involve a parent or child reliving a traumatic experiencing, but learning to process it psychologically in a more stable way. The parent …show more content…

When attachment is formed with a loving caregiver or parent who is able to provide support, love, and guidance along with the basic human needs, attachment can be reinforced and healthy (VBH). Educating children and parents-to-be of consequences of ineffective parenting might reduce the incidence of RAD in children (Lehman & Jegtvig, 2004). Children with RAD are not completely lost with their ability to form attachments, those who have been diagnosed and seek treatment early with hopeful learn to be able to recognize and manage their behaviors and feeling as well as creating healthy relationship in their future. It is important to first get the child in a safe house with caregivers who genuinely care about them and are willing to work on developing positive interactions with the child. By using treatment methods like dyadic developmental therapy, integrative play therapy, and parent skills training are all credible techniques to help build trust and attachment. These therapy treatments aim and encourage caregivers to provide a consistent and stable attachment with the child while providing a positive and stimulating interactive …show more content…

One of the biggest changes between the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 is that the two subtypes have been developed into their own, distinct disorders. Reactive Attachment Disorder is similar to the Inhibited Type subtype, while Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is similar to Disinhibited Type (APA, 2013). Reactive Attachment Disorder focuses more on depressive symptoms and internalizing behavior, while Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder focuses on disinhibited and externalizing behaviors (APA, 2013). Both disorders require social neglect as a diagnostic requirement (APA,

Show More
Related
271 Words | 2 Pages

The following is a case study for Anamalia, Kokomalu and Eloni, a family that has been torn apart due to the aggressive nature of Eloni, who has physically abused his younger brother, has been suspended from school temporarily for attempting to stab a fellow classmate and is showing signs of substance abuse. Eloni has been placed in foster care and the family has been referred to counseling. During Eloni’s counseling sessions it was discovered that he was abused by his previous step-father and is showing signs of PTSD. Impact It has been shown that children that are placed in foster care or torn from their families experience a lack of trust for their parents.

Read More
454 Words | 2 Pages

Reighn learned to express her frustrations regarding her mother and past experiences. The youth continues to display age appropriate behaviors and interactions with adults and peers. Reighn had supervised family contact with her brothers and other family members approved by DSS worker via telephone and face to face. Family contact and visitation with biological mother and maternal grandmother is still suspended.

Read More
1329 Words | 6 Pages

At the time of his placement in his current foster home, Alejandro exhibited traits of poor attachment (indifference to others, lessened signs of physical affection, severe tantrums, etc.). Presently, Alejandro is able to sit and cuddle with others while they read to him or while he is watching television, owns a greater power for producing positive emotion, and has lessened the frequency and duration of temper tantrums. According to Schultz et al.’s (2013) study, this change in behavior/resilience may be attributed to positive adaptation skills gained within his new

Read More
2232 Words | 9 Pages

It utilizes evidenced based educational materials to teach the family based on the three needs identified. The paper identifies interventions for each need utilizing evidence based practice and education. It evaluates the interventions and examines any adaptations used. The contractual relationship is terminated on the final visit and appropriate referrals

Read More
1711 Words | 7 Pages

Through the child-centered approach, it was hoped that Axline would discover what Dibs needed to work on. Due to the fact that Dibs had baffled so many other professionals, child-centered play therapy would provide Dibs with the space that he needed to work through what it was he thought he needed to work through. Child-centered play therapy sessions encourage the child do engaged in activities that he or she wants to and is ready for, rather than being told what to do. In the past, it was evident that telling Dibs what to do was not always helpful. Child-centered play therapy allowed Dibs with the opportunity to just be himself and not worry about others’ expectations of

Read More
840 Words | 4 Pages

REACTIVE ATTACHMENT: CAN THEY FEEL EMOTIONS? 2 1 Thesis statement: Research so far reveals that children with reactive attachment disorder cannot feel genuine emotion because they fail to develop a secure attachment which leads to underdeveloped primary emotions, neurological deficiencies all of which result in inappropriate emotional behaviors that follow them into adulthood. Introduction The doorbell rings and at the door is a caseworker with an adorable ten month old little girl in her arms.

Read More
511 Words | 3 Pages

One suffering from RAD often has unexplained sad feelings and watches people but does not engage in social interaction (“Mayo Clinic”). We see this in an excerpt from the short story, “Now and then we would see her at a window for a moment, as the men did that night when they sprinkled the lime, but for almost six months she did not appear on the streets.” Miss Emily never goes outside of her house; she always sends her servant instead (Faulkner). Her social awkwardness and non-interaction with others are signs of Reactive Attachment Disorder

Read More
817 Words | 4 Pages

Quality of life is the focus for both of these categories of therapy and their difference in approach is what gives them

Read More
544 Words | 3 Pages

It further allows child and adolescent psychologists to have a common language and allows for the incorporation of client values, cultures, perception and flexibility on the part of psychologists. Other evidenced based treatments that have been used by child and adolescent psychologists in their work with children include; parent management training, behavior management programs, child focused programs and parent-child interaction

Read More
856 Words | 4 Pages

This specific model was chosen based on the belief that therapeutic change may occur within an emotionally significant relationship. Additionally, this model enables us to reflect on her relationship histories and how those affect her current and future relationships. There are several key features of this intervention model that will be addressed to create the needed change and produce positive results in the intervention. The first key feature of Attachment Theory is the activation and deactivation of behavioral systems.

Read More
1766 Words | 8 Pages

Maltreatment has a severe impact on a child’s current and future functioning and development regarding their emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral, and physical wellbeing.(Frederico 345). Different types of abuse, such as physical, emotional, and sexual have different consequences, but the consequences of all maltreatment, are likely to happen in three stages. Firstly, a child may have an initial reaction such as post-traumatic symptoms, painful emotions, and cognitive distortions. Secondly, children develop coping strategies that are aimed to help increase their safety or reduce their pain. Thirdly, a child 's sense of self-worth is damaged and develop the feeling of shame and hopelessness..

Read More
1214 Words | 5 Pages

• How attachment style of client can be assessed in case of formulation and treatment plan in CBT? Significance of

Read More
1165 Words | 5 Pages

Strong emphasis is given on nurturing relationships with the families of young children and functioning collaboratively with other professionals. The program offers a series of coursework encircling infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary children. Through student teaching, field placements, and practical learning, students build up competence in the use of developmentally appropriate methods and practices. Major themes within the program comprises of understanding and admiring family diversity, supporting families in their roles with young children, and addressing the necessities of children with special needs in comprehensive

Read More
890 Words | 4 Pages

These relationships have created numerous positive outcomes for the youth as they enter adulthood, which includes increased educational attainment, improved self-esteem, improved functioning in a relationship, etc (Ahrens et al., 2011). By establishing this type of relationship, children feel more inclined to seek out and/or accept help from the person during a vulnerable time for them. Forming relationships and bonds can be critical to the development of a child, especially one who has been a part of the foster care

Read More
834 Words | 4 Pages

“Good Will Hunting” is a fantastic example of a psychological movie. The screenwriter has given the main character, Will, a reactive attachment disorder. The movie is set in Boston and follows a 20 year-old man named Will Hunting. He was abused by his foster father when he was just a child. A reactive attachment disorder is rare disease, it is when someone was either abandoned, Abused, or put through a foster program at a very young age.

Read More

More about Parent Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Related Topics

Open Document