The circle of security intervention : enhancing attachment in early parent-child relationships / by Bert Powell, Glen Cooper, Kent Hoffman, and Bob Marvin ; foreword by Charles H. Zeanah, Jr
Attachment in early caregiving relationships -- Hidden in plain sight : the critical importance of secure attachment -- The circle of security : understanding a child's needs for a safe haven and a secure base for exploration -- Limited circles : insecurity and the power of adaptation -- Shark music : how state of mind shapes caregiving -- Completing the circle -- The circle of security intervention -- Observing the relationship -- The interactional assessment : differential diagnosis and identification of the linchpin struggle -- Understanding state of mind and defensive processes through core sensitivities -- The parent perception assessment : using the circle of security interview to enhance treatment efficacy -- Treatment principles and planning -- The circle of security intervention protocol -- Case examples -- Laura and Ashley -- Ana and Sam -- Shelly and Jacob
Summary
Presenting both a theoretical foundation and proven strategies for helping caregivers become more attuned and responsive to their young children's emotional needs (ages 0-5), this is the first comprehensive presentation of the Circle of Security (COS) intervention. The book lucidly explains the conceptual underpinnings of COS and demonstrates the innovative attachment-based assessment and intervention strategies in rich clinical detail, including three chapter-length case examples. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2"" x 11"" size. COS is an effective research-based program that has been implemented throughout the world with children and parents experiencing attachment difficulties
