Exploring Attachment Theory and the Evidence-Based Interventions that Support Parents and Their School-Aged Children
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Authors
Janot, Nicole
Issue Date
2026-02
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
attachment theory , avoidant insecure attachment pattern , disorganized attachment pattern , earned secure attachment , resistant/ambivalent insecure attachment pattern , strange situation procedure
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The aim of this capstone is to explore effective and accessible evidence-based approaches to support the secure attachment between a parent and their child. Problems that might occur if a child does not have attachment security are externalized and internalized behaviours that can have unfortunate and lifelong social and mental health outcomes. However, if a child turns towards the parent for safety and safety is provided, the authentic connection becomes a model that helps the child create strong connections throughout their life. There are additional benefits of using an attachment approach to support the child-parent relationship, such as attunement, empathy, and self-regulation. As the parent models a calm, curious, and understanding approach the child is co-regulated; they begin to feel accepted and embrace their authentic self; giving them the confidence to ask for help and to explore the world, equipped to deal with the challenges they face when their parent is not there. This capstone will provide interventions and psychoeducational tools for parents to assist in building secure attachment relationships with their children.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
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