New Families, Old Scripts: A Guide to the Language of Trauma & Attachment in Adoptive Families (2) In Stock Now

A guide to understanding the troubling behavior of many adopted children: exploring the lasting effects of early maltreatment, separations and losses on children's development and on subsequent family, school and peer interactions. Rooted in the personal and professional experience of the authors it offers a wealth of practical guidance and information in an A-Z 'alphabet of issues' that is easily accessible for families and the practitioners who work with them. The authors also explore the theoretical back ground to trauma, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the complex relationship between trauma, attachment and development.