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Introduction

This book contains interactive exercises to help you and your child understand their emotions, and why they behave in certain ways in certain situations.

It is based on training delivered by Holly Van Gulden on Attachment Theory and in consultation with her.

Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and their parent or caregiver in the early years of life.

It profoundly influences every component of the human condition:

• mind

• body

• emotions

• relationships.

• values

In some situations, the building of attachment can be delayed because of separation in early years. As a result of this, we are looking at how we can help children with attachment difficulties to seek help from a caring adult, talk about their emotions and grow up to be complete, balanced individuals.

Attachment is not something that parents do to their children; it is something that children and parents create together, in an ongoing reciprocal relationship. Attachment to a protective and loving caregiver who provides guidance and support is a basic human need, rooted in millions of years of evolution.