Tools and Resources

There are many resources and tools for people struggling with reactive attachment disorders, their parents and their CYC workers. 

Within the resources, there are several books of choice that have found to be beneficial. For parents of adopted children, there is the book named Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today's Parents by Deborah Gray. Another book to help build the attachment between parent and child is Building the Bonds of Attachment by Daniel Hughes and Jason Aronson. In addition, there is When Love is Not Enough: A Guide to Parenting Children with RAD-Reactive Attachment Disorder by Nancy L. Thomas that explains the disorder and how to manage and overcome it. 

For people who struggle with more severe cases, there are treatment centers. The biggest one is a treatment center in Indianapolis, IN. The number to reach them is 866 768 8155. They offer a variety of services for youth who are suffering from emotional, behavioural, developmental, and psychiatric concerns. Thir website offers information about reactive attachment disorder and further resources: https://www.resourcetreatmentcenter.com/behavioral/reactive-attachment/.

In addition, there are numerous treatments, this includes, but is not limited to: attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-up (ABC) Intervention, child-parent psychotherapy (CPP), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and the circle of security intervention (COS). All of the preceding lists has helped many, to find the one that best suits you and your child, speak to your doctor, therapist or CYC.

Written by: Rachel Nelson

Resources
- Resource Treatment Center. (2019). Reactive Attachment Disorder Treatment Program | Indianapolis, IN | Resource Treatment Center. [online] Available at: https://www.resourcetreatmentcenter.com/behavioral/reactive-attachment/ [Accessed 2 Apr. 2019].
- Cebc4cw.org. (2019). CEBC » Search › By Program Name. [online] Available at: https://www.cebc4cw.org/search/by-program-name/ [Accessed 2 Apr. 2019].
- Dr. Michelle Bengtson. (2019). Resources for Reactive Attachment Disorder. [online] Available at: https://drmichellebengtson.com/resources/reactive-attachment-disorder/ [Accessed 2 Apr. 2019].