Able Training / Attachment Awareness

Attachment Awareness

An introductory training course that outlines a basic understanding of what attachment is, and how it may impact on the relationships and behaviour of children within a care setting.

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About this course

Attachment theory is centred on the emotional bonds between people, and suggests that our earliest attachments can leave a lasting mark on our lives. Researchers have found that attachment patterns established early in life can lead to a number of outcomes.

This 3 hour introductory course outlines a basic understanding of what attachment is, and how it may impact on the relationships and behaviour of children within a care environment.

What does Attachment Awareness cover?

This half day course teaches delegates a basic understanding and awareness of what attachment is, and explores issues relating to attachment theory and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Delegates will be able to recognise a normal, secure attachment cycle, list the different causes of insecure attachment disorders, and be able to demonstrate coping strategies for managing a child with an attachment disorder.

Who is this course for?

This course is essential for Foster Carers, and anyone working within an environment where vulnerable children are encountered, looked after or supported. It is also beneficial training for teachers and social care workers, and anyone who regularly interacts with children.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Attendees will be able to:

Recognise a normal secure attachment cycle
List different causes of insecure attachment disorders
Assess the signs and symptoms of insecure attachment
Demonstrate coping strategies to manage a child with Reactive Attachement Disorder
Be aware of some of the “do’s” and “dont’s” of managing Reactive Attachment Disorder

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Our prices are personalised to the company, including how many delegates, and location. Please make an enquiry to get a personalised quote with no hidden costs.

Where do you cover?

We cover the whole of the UK.

Do you offer virtual training?

Many of our courses can be adapted for both classroom settings or virtual platforms like zoom. Some courses that include a practical aspect can only be delivered in a classroom setting.

Are your courses certified/accredited?

All learners will recieve a certificate for any course they complete. Some of our courses are inhouse certified, some of our courses are regulated by Ofqual and others are accreddited by other awarding bodies.

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I can say with all truth that this service is class A1. We have used there Breakaway Restraint/conflict management & also E-learning courses services for many years now & everything has been delivered professionally and extremely clearly with no problems.

I have been on several training courses run by this company over the last. Each time the trainer have been really good at making the course contact interesting and interactive. This certainly helps me to remember everything. Would recommend them.

I absolutely love attending training with Able Training. The courses are professionally prepared and delivered and the trainers are of a very high standard and are very engaging and knowledgeable. Awesome!

Fantastic training , I have participated in a number of courses over the last 12 months , each course has been very interesting and helpful to my role as a foster Carer , the information is presented in a interesting way and gets each point across effectively, I would highly recommend them ! I am looking forward to more in the near future .

Able training delivered Conflict management to our staff and they all found it extremely useful, feedback included; 'I really enjoyed this course, I found the facilitator very enthusiastic and passionate about the subject. The course was highly informative and I would recommend it. Thank you Able training!

Great 'Restraint training' course at Earlham Primary School in North London. Very professional and would highly recommend to other schools. Friendly, to the point, and tailored to our requirements. Thank you.

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Training can be delivered at a venue of your choice or at one of our training locations across the UK.

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Alzheimer’s Society, Mind, Foster Care Associate, Nursing Midwifery Council and the Scouts.