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The Bonds Of Play: A Case Study Of Attachments In A Parent-Toddler Play Group For Latin American Immigrant Families In New York City, Adriana Bass
Child Development Theses
A child’s relationship to their caregivers is one of the most influential factors in their lifelong development. Early caregiving patterns form scripts that shape how a child understands and interacts with the world around them. These early attachment patterns inform parenting behaviors across generations, as individuals often parent their offspring in ways shaped by their own early experiences. Central to forming parent-child relationships is the concept of play. Play has value in supporting parent-child attachments as well as revealing existing relational patterns and caregiving behaviors. The current study examines the attachment relationships of families in a parent-toddler play group in …
Not "Bad Boys": Psychosocial Implications Of Aggression In Boys With Ptsd, Anjette Rostock
Not "Bad Boys": Psychosocial Implications Of Aggression In Boys With Ptsd, Anjette Rostock
Child Development Theses
This thesis explores different facets of childhood trauma, specifically focusing on aggressive behaviors. The impact of trauma can leave individuals, especially children, in a state of constant fight. Oftentimes, symptoms appear as tantrums, irritability, and defiance, which are perceived as “bad” behaviors by society. It is crucial that social workers, educators, doctors, policymakers, and parents alike learn to understand that a symptom is a piece of a larger puzzle. If we do not acknowledge the events that lead to certain behaviors in children, there will be serious socioemotional and societal consequences. In an attempt to highlight the complex nature of …
Cultivating Curiosity And Collaboration: Mentalizing As A Modality Of Intervention In Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Danielle M. Bryson
Cultivating Curiosity And Collaboration: Mentalizing As A Modality Of Intervention In Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Danielle M. Bryson
Child Development Theses
Parents and caregivers who are able to understand their own mental states are better able to hold a child’s mental states in mind, an important consideration for moderating negative perceptions of ADHD behavior. In this thesis, I discuss how mentalizing-focused treatment for parents and caregivers strengthens attachment bonds in families where a child is diagnosed with ADHD. I explore the effectiveness of mentalizing-focused treatment to parents, some of whom experience difficulty in understanding their own mental states, and all of whom experience challenges in interpreting the intentions and mental states of their children, particularly in families where a child has …