ATTACHMENT DISORDER IN CHILDHOOD
AT THE VERUS BONIFATIUS KLINIKA secure attachment to caregivers is crucial for the healthy development of children and adolescents. However, children and adolescents with childhood attachment disorders often lack this stable emotional connection to their primary caregivers, which can lead to significant impairments in daily life. Attachment disorders can take various forms, from insecure attachment behavior to a complete rejection of close relationships.
TREATMENT FOR CHILDHOOD ATTACHMENT DISORDERS
At Verus Bonifatius Clinic, we offer comprehensive treatment to our young patients with childhood attachment disorders to provide them with a path to recovery at the highest quality level. In doing so, our expert team remains aware of the patient’s overall physical and emotional condition and creates a compassionate and supportive environment for their recovery. Trust, honesty, respect, integrity and dedication are fundamental values of our care for them. Our professionals place great emphasis on supporting comprehensive treatment and symptom reduction for childhood attachment disorders. In order to ensure comprehensive and holistic treatment, we combine various therapeutic approaches. In addition to drug treatment, which is possible in rare cases, we also offer various forms of behavioral therapy, systemic therapy, depth psychology and attachment work to effectively treat symptoms that often significantly restrict school and private life.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR ATTACHMENT DISORDERS IN CHILDHOOD
The treatment of childhood attachment disorders requires a holistic approach that combines various therapy options to offer young patients an effective path to recovery. Early action is crucial for successful treatment and we therefore encourage those affected to seek medical help at an early stage. Comprehensive treatment of attachment disorders can help to alleviate symptoms and improve the chances of recovery.
SYMPTOMS OF ATTACHMENT DISORDERS IN CHILDHOOD
The symptoms of childhood attachment disorders can be varied and can significantly affect the daily lives of affected children and adolescents. The most common symptoms include
- Difficulty building or maintaining close relationships
- Inappropriate behavior in social interactions
- Hyperkinetic and impulsive behaviors
- Emotional instability and mood swings
- Distrust or lack of distrust towards caregivers/strangers
- Unselective attachment behavior
- Fear of separation from caregivers
- Low self-esteem and self-confidence
- Problems regulating emotions, aggression
DIAGNOSIS OF AN ATTACHMENT DISORDER OF INFANCY
The diagnosis of a childhood attachment disorder begins with a detailed medical history, which is taken in a discussion between the child or adolescent, the parents and the treating doctor. The nature and effects of the symptoms are discussed and possible physical causes are ruled out. Additional investigations may be carried out to confirm the diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
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