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Carlee Lewis1, Janelle Kwee1, Larissa Rossen1,2
1Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia Canada.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
|February 28, 2022
Summary
Lifespan Integration (LI) therapy shows promise in improving attachment security for adopted children. This case study demonstrates that LI can help repair attachment disruptions in middle childhood, fostering healthier parent-child bonds.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Attachment Theory
- Child Development
Background:
- Adopted children face higher risks of attachment insecurity due to early life disruptions.
- Lifespan Integration (LI) therapy is a novel approach showing potential for treating psychopathology in individuals with attachment issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of Lifespan Integration (LI) therapy in addressing attachment processes in adopted children during middle childhood.
- To assess LI's impact on attachment security and parent-child bonding in this population.
Main Methods:
- A Hermeneutic Single Case Efficacy Design was employed, gathering both quantitative and qualitative data.
- The study involved a 12-year-old adopted male and his adoptive mother participating in 10 LI therapy sessions.
- The parent's presence was integral to facilitating a secure attachment.
Main Results:
- Expert case developers and adjudicators confirmed client change and attributed it to LI therapy.
- Observed improvements included changes in internal attachment processes.
- The parent-child attachment bond within the dyad showed positive changes.
Conclusions:
- Attachment disruptions in adopted children can be repaired during middle childhood.
- Early and ongoing intervention is recommended to prevent future socio-emotional and psychological difficulties.
- This case provides preliminary evidence supporting LI therapy for attachment repair in adopted children.
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