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STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ATTACHMENT

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ATTACHMENT.

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STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ATTACHMENT

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  1. STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ATTACHMENT Understanding about the development of attachment is important professional knowledge. This knowledge informs carers’ practice, related to routines and carer interactions. In children’s services, healthy attachment relationships between children and carers are characterised by the following: Frequent, affectionate physical contact Reciprocal positive interactions Comfort – infant’s ‘bodily comfort’ is supported by carers who recognise individual baby’s cues and have knowledge of how to comfort them. Physical needs met in a consistent, caring and timely manner Consistency.

  2. STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT ATTACHMENT SOCIAL REFERENCING: very young children often refer to their attachment figures for cues to guide their behaviour in unfamiliar situations. HANDLES FOR ATTACHMENT: Using familiar toys, books, rugs or rituals can help carers build relationships with children and help them to settle into care. The child associates familiar objects or rituals with positive feelings. MAXIMISING HOLDING AND PHYSICAL COMFORT: Children need to learn to trust their carers will respond to their signals of distress with reassurance and care. PROVIDING ‘TUNED-IN’ ATTENTIVE CARE: Carers who know individual children well can respond promptly and appropriately

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