Attachment After Adversity:
Building Resilience Through Relationships
Early adversity impacts millions of children around the world and is linked to negative outcomes.
Decades of research show that early adversity can lead to trauma, which can impact mental and physical health, spiritual well-being, relational stability, and more. These findings can be discouraging for those of us who love children who have experienced early adversity.
But adversity is not the end of the story.
Children are more than the adversity they experience. Given the right environment and inputs, they can overcome the challenges they’ve faced and truly thrive. Caring adults have an essential role to play in making that possible. Through the building of relationships and resilience, we can see the children overcome adversity and fulfill their potential.
That's what Attachment After Adversity is about.
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Who should read this book?
Leaders, staff, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children & families.
Foster, adoptive, and kinship parents seeking new tools to support their children.
Child welfare professionals looking for practical tools to share with the families and programs they serve.
Church ministry staff and volunteers seeking to improve ministry to vulnerable children.
English or Spanish speakers—this book is available in both languages!
What will you learn?
What exactly is early adversity? What effects can it have on child development?
What is resilience? How does resilience interact with early adversity?
What is the one advantage of experiencing early adversity?
How is attachment developed, and how does it contribute to resilience?
What can we do to build resilience in the children we care for?
What's included in the book?
Clear Guidance
Clear Guidance
You’ll find evidence-based guidance, moving beyond theory and opinions to show you what really works.
Visual Explanations
Visual Explanations
Infographics that present and explain complex concepts will simplify and accelerate your learning.
Practical Steps
Practical Steps
Clear action steps will help you implement learning to improve your practice.
Free Resources
Free Resources
A curated list of relevant resources will allow you to dive deeper into your areas of interest.
Would you prefer to learn about this topic through a course?
Check out our course on attachment & resilience, offered in English and Spanish.