Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.; Introduction: Equipping Parents of Children at Risk for Attachment Problems.; 1. What is Attachment and Why is it Important?; 2. Challenges for Children and Parents.; 3. What Children Have Already Learned About Attachment.; 4. Grief and Its Effects.; 5. Trauma and Traumatic Loss.; 6. The Impact of Cultural Change.; 7. Other Complications for Attaching.; 8. Emotional Development: Promoting Attachment at Every Phase.; 9. The Shape of Progress.; 10. Relaxing the Grip of Anxiety and Control.; 11. The Fairness Factor.; 12. Building Emotional Intelligence.; 13. Forming a Team of Support.; 14. Getting Professional Help.; Epilogue.; Appendix.; Resources.; Index.

About the Author

Deborah D. Gray is a clinical social worker specialising in attachment, grief and trauma based in Kirkland, Washington, USA. She grew up in an extended family with many adopted members. Her website can be found at www.deborahdgray.com.