This introductory session explores how early experiences, attachment relationships and separation may shape children’s development and their experience of adoption. It introduces key concepts in attachment and developmental trauma, providing a shared foundation for the rest of the programme.
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Description
This opening session considers adoption from the child’s perspective. It explores how early experiences, attachment relationships and separation may shape children’s development and their everyday experiences of adoption, from coping with changes in routine to seeking comfort and building trust with the adults who care for them. The session introduces a shared language for thinking about attachment and developmental trauma that participants can draw on throughout the programme.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to
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Explain key concepts in attachment and developmental trauma and how they relate to children’s experiences of adoption.
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Recognise how early experiences, attachment relationships and separation may influence children’s emotions, relationships and responses to everyday situations.
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Describe how children with similar early experiences may respond in different ways and consider other possible explanations for what they observe.
