Introduction to Attachment

In this course, we will cover the principles of the attachment cycle, including how attachment forms, what interrupts attachment, and how to foster secure attachment with a child who has experienced trauma. The instructor for this course, Samantha Farris, LMSW, IECMH-E®, is an Interpersonal Development Specialist at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

Be able to explain why attachment is important to child development.
Describe typical behaviors that might appear along the spectrum of attachment issues.
Name 3 things parents of newly adopted or fostered kids can do to help their child attach.
Describe the type of therapy is effective for children with attachment issues.

Outline for Introduction to Attachment.pdf

*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%.

Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.

$20.00

Introduction to Attachment

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This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.

Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*

96.48 (b)(5)

96.48 (c)

*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements

This course is included in the following state packages.

See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.

Illinois packages, including, International Adoption and Special Needs Foster Care Adoption	Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements.
Louisiana packages including, Domestic Infant Adoption, International Adoption, and Foster Care Adoption	Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements.
Nebraska packages including, Domestic Infant Adoption and International Adoption	Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements.
Oregon Domestic Adoption	Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements.
Virginia Domestic Adoption	Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies.
Washington Domestic Adoption	Important Information for agencies on Washington Adoption Requirements.

For information specific to your state, go to the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Search site to find information on each state's requirements on background checks, consent to adoption, home study requirements, post-adoption contact agreements, adoption expense regulations, use of advertising, and who may adopt or place a child for adoption.