Life as a Parent

a letter from a parent

ATN members, led by Marc Deprey, wrote this open letter (and companion video). This letter is available for any parent of a traumatized child, or child with attachment issues, to […]

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Little girl crying - Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Currently, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is the diagnosis associated with attachment impairment. There is little research available as to the prevalence of this disorder, but there are thousands of children […]

Neurofeedback

Child with sensors on his head - Neurofeedback

More information to come. Meanwhile, check out these links to learn more: EEG Info  International Society for Neurofeedback and Research Neurofeedback at the Trauma Center Arleta James Blog on Neurofeedback  […]

How to Select a Therapist

How to Select a Therapist

ATN’s Official Policy on Treatment: ATN encourages all members to seek professional attachment & trauma therapy for their children. Information on this website or support from other ATN members cannot […]

What are Attachment Disorders?

Children who have had breaks from their primary caregiver, unmitigated pain, abuse, neglect or in other ways have not had their needs met can often be impaired in their ability […]

What is healthy attachment?

Healthy attachment starts neurochemically in the womb. An expectant mother, happy about her coming child, takes good care of her health and nutrition, isn’t under chronic stress and stays away […]

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

A picture showing two individuals engaged in dyad therapy session for better understanding and communication

    Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is a treatment approach for families of traumatized children or those with disorders of attachment. It was originally developed by Daniel Hughes, an expert in […]