Attachment, Trauma, and Healing: Understanding and Treating Attachment Disorder in Children and Families

Many children who were abused, neglected, or exposed to domestic violence in early childhood have attachment problems. This may lead to violent and other anti-social behaviors. Any clincian helping youth with these problems should read this book. It is helpful, clear, and a great resource. Dr. kathy Seifert author of How Children Become Violent - Parent Version

This book is a must have for anyone dealing with RAD. The book is easy to read for parents, adults and therapists alike. It's comprehensive explanations of symptoms, treatment and necessary parenting style are a must read. It is eyeopening and gives one hope that there is help and understanding for families dealing with RAD. Evergreen here we come...

This book is well organised and a very easy read. Moreover, it contains assessment tools and resources to actually help these children. It is helpful to have an overview of this controversial therapy before the family and child takes part.

I learned more from this book about Attachment disorder than from all the therapists my adopted children have seen combined! This book is a must for parents who have adopted children, foster children, or for those even thinking about it! It is a wealth of information on understanding what happens when the parent-child bond is interupted or not fostered, and the many ill effects of this, from ADD to oppositional defiance disorder. I finally understand why my children are the way they are and why conventional therapies have not and will not work!

Reactive Attachment Disorder, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are explained clearly for both laymen and professionals. Adoptive parents, foster parents, and mental health professionals will all find this an essentiall resource for information if they have any contact at all with children suffering from RAD. PARENTS of kids with RAD - Buy this for your child's therapist and/or caseworker and it will help them understand you, your family and the problems you are facing much better!!!!!!!!! It could also save you thousands of dollars in therapy because you will stop working with people who think they understand but don't. It will help lead you to effective treatment. Lastly, if you are being charged falsely with abuse due to the actions of your child with RAD this will help you get the legal information you need to fight the charges.