Sensory Integration
Note this recent research study: A Controlled Pilot-Outcome Study of Sensory Integration (SI) in the Treatment of Complex Adaptation to Traumatic Stress Sensory processing disorder (also known as sensory integration dysfunction, […]
Resource Directory Glossary
Welcome to the Glossary for our Resource Directory. Here we’ve tried to help clarify and de-mystify any jargon that it used in the field of attachment & trauma therapy, support […]
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
This approach to therapy of maltreated children is being developed by Dr. Bruce Perry, a leading expert in early childhood trauma. Dr. Perry and the staff at Child Trauma Academy in […]
Neuro-Based Approaches
One of the fastest-evolving areas of promising interventions for traumatized/attachment-disordered children in the area of neuroscience approaches. These approaches are based on the premise of brain plasticity; that is, the research […]
ATN Angel: Dr. Joe Lyons
In celebration of ATN’s 2016 Angels in Adoption award, we’re profiling ATN members who have helped ATN win the award — and who have themselves been Angels to families and […]
Treatment
Finding Hope & Help for Healing Trauma-Sensitive, Attachment-Focused Therapies TREATMENT The most important component in helping a child impacted by trauma to heal is a strong, therapeutic parent (primary caregiver). […]
Understanding Attachment
Attachment & Trauma Resources EMPOWERING TRAUMA-INFORMED FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES What is ATTACHMENT? Attachment can be defined as a reciprocal relationship. In parenting (or child development) it generally refers to […]