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How To Treat Attachment Disorder In A Child?
I need help with my son who has attachment disorder. he is 10 years old. We no longer feel safe with him at home. His siblings don't want him around. He is in counseling with a therapist and he also sees a psychiatrist. He has been admitted to four winds but no changes. Can Dr. phil help him.
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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I can understand your concern for your child's having Attachment disorder.
I would like to know since how long he is suffering ? As longer the period he is suuffering ,it takes longer time for cure .As it is mental imbalance , he should be handled with sympthy ,love and care .
Dear, there are reasons behind this disorder of his .
It is the deep connection established between child and you .
Attachment disorders are the result of negative experiences in this early relationship. If young children feel repeatedly abandoned, isolated, powerless, or uncared for—for whatever reason—they will learn that they can’t depend on others and the world is a dangerous and frightening place , as a result , child with insecure attachment or an attachment disorder lacks emotions and the skills for building meaningful relations .
. This results in a lack of trust and self-worth, a fear of getting close to anyone, anger, and a need to be in control. A child with an attachment disorder feels unsafe and alone.
It will take time to erase unpleasant experiences from his life and mind to ' We no longer feel safe with him at home. His siblings don't want him around.' this is not a positive attitude at all
He is in counseling with a therapist and he also sees a psychiatrist . That's fine But with all that his siblings should be trained to cooperate with him .
and child should be given feeling that he is safe .
Your healthy dose of effort, patience, and love, is possible repair attachment challenges.
Take care of yourself and manage stress. Reduce other demands on your time and make time for yourself. Rest, good nutrition, and parenting breaks help you relax and recharge your batteries so you can give your attention to your child
Take care he eats nourishing diet and sufficient water and , he sleeps well ,and does regular physical activity
.Foster a sense of humor and joy which go a long way toward repairing attachment problems and energizing you even in the midst of hard work. Find at least a couple of people or activities that help you laugh and feel good.
Regular monitering and your love and care will help the child recover fast
A dose of Homeopathic - /Ignatia 30 /every alternate day / 5 doses may help wipe any ill feelings of his mind
Hope this helps solve your query
Take care . All the best.
Dr Suchda
I can understand your concern for your child's having Attachment disorder.
I would like to know since how long he is suffering ? As longer the period he is suuffering ,it takes longer time for cure .As it is mental imbalance , he should be handled with sympthy ,love and care .
Dear, there are reasons behind this disorder of his .
It is the deep connection established between child and you .
Attachment disorders are the result of negative experiences in this early relationship. If young children feel repeatedly abandoned, isolated, powerless, or uncared for—for whatever reason—they will learn that they can’t depend on others and the world is a dangerous and frightening place , as a result , child with insecure attachment or an attachment disorder lacks emotions and the skills for building meaningful relations .
. This results in a lack of trust and self-worth, a fear of getting close to anyone, anger, and a need to be in control. A child with an attachment disorder feels unsafe and alone.
It will take time to erase unpleasant experiences from his life and mind to ' We no longer feel safe with him at home. His siblings don't want him around.' this is not a positive attitude at all
He is in counseling with a therapist and he also sees a psychiatrist . That's fine But with all that his siblings should be trained to cooperate with him .
and child should be given feeling that he is safe .
Your healthy dose of effort, patience, and love, is possible repair attachment challenges.
Take care of yourself and manage stress. Reduce other demands on your time and make time for yourself. Rest, good nutrition, and parenting breaks help you relax and recharge your batteries so you can give your attention to your child
Take care he eats nourishing diet and sufficient water and , he sleeps well ,and does regular physical activity
.Foster a sense of humor and joy which go a long way toward repairing attachment problems and energizing you even in the midst of hard work. Find at least a couple of people or activities that help you laugh and feel good.
Regular monitering and your love and care will help the child recover fast
A dose of Homeopathic - /Ignatia 30 /every alternate day / 5 doses may help wipe any ill feelings of his mind
Hope this helps solve your query
Take care . All the best.
Dr Suchda
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