Grief, Trauma and Insecure Attachment: Trauma Informed Care
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The content segments discuss the topic of complicated grief and attachment, focusing on understanding the difference between complicated grief and regular grief, as well as the impact of the loss or lack of an attachment relationship. The presentations explore how both children and adults may feel if they grew up without a primary attachment relationship, and the overlap between complicated grief and trauma. Risk factors for complicated grief related to the loss of an attachment relationship are identified, along with the concept of loss and secondary losses that occur as a result. The importance of the primary attachment relationship and its formation between zero and 18 months is highlighted, with disruptions during this period potentially leading to long-term psychological and physical health consequences for the child. The impact of attachment on future relationships, self-esteem, and self-efficacy is discussed, as well as the potential effects of technology and societal pressures on attachment relationships. The importance of screening for postpartum depression and the impact of substance abuse on attachment are also addressed. The content emphasizes the significance of a good initial attachment, the impact of loss of an attachment relationship, and the various risk factors that can influence a child's reaction to the loss. The emotional, physical, cognitive, and social effects of trauma and complicated grief on children are explored, along with the importance of helping individuals develop fulfilling intimate relationships and strategies for maintaining emotional balance and resiliency. The content concludes by summarizing the key points discussed and encouraging individuals to process their feelings, develop new relationships, and move forward.
The content segments discuss the topic of complicated grief and attachment, focusing on understandin