A Hidden Aftermath of Reactive Attachment Disorder: When a Child's Trauma Traumatizes the Family
Simply because a perpetrator is a child does not diminish the effects of abuse. Reactive attachment disorder impacts the whole family.
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Julie Evans, LPC
- Sep 23, 2020
- 4 min
4 simple ways to spot reactive attachment disorder symptoms when they look like lots of other things
It was a typical day at our counseling office when I got her phone call. Even though several years have passed, I can still hear the...
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Amy VanTine
- Sep 16, 2020
- 4 min
8 ways to spot a good reactive attachment disorder therapist as an exhausted parent
It's tough to find a therapist who understands the reality of reactive attachment disorder. It is possible though. Look for these qualities.
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Heather
- Sep 9, 2020
- 4 min
When adoption meets reactive attachment disorder and other things this mom learned the hard way
As an adoptive mom, I’ve been asked many times if I would adopt again. My answer is never cut and dry—never a hard yes or no. I love...
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Anonymous
- Aug 18, 2020
- 5 min
How a family who opened their hearts and home to serious reactive attachment disorder found safety
Pastor Michael and his wife Tanya were in their 50’s and had raised two beautiful daughters. As empty-nesters, they looked forward to...
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Amy VanTine
- Aug 18, 2020
- 7 min
When Home is No Longer a Safe Haven: The Reality of Living with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Families of kids with reactive attachment disorder on the moderate to severe range often live in compromising environments.
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Gina Heumann
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
5 ways you can be a good friend to a mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder
To mother a child who suffers from early trauma is a lonely place. If you have a friend doing so, you can make a difference in her life...
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- Aug 4, 2020
- 4 min
Dear Therapist: 7 Things to Know About Reactive Attachment Disorder (from another therapist/RAD mom)
I remember the moment well. My 4-year-old son was dumping tray sand onto the carpet of his therapist’s office. He stared right into my...
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Heather
- Aug 3, 2020
- 4 min
Why the mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder in your life needs you to call her
As a mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder, I understand loneliness. But the path that took me to that place is more...
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Allison Ellenwood
- Jul 21, 2020
- 6 min
Reactive Attachment Disorder in the Classroom: 5 Ways You Can Connect with Your Child's Teacher
Most teachers encounter reactive attachment disorder at some point, but without training. A parent/teacher team is critical.
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Amy J. Brown
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
What a parent of a child with reactive attachment disorder will still tackle after the pandemic
When I chatted with a friend recently, I remarked how crazy life feels in the midst of this global pandemic. To my surprise, she felt...
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Heather Houze
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
When the Other Children Shatter: The Glass Effect of Reactive Attachment Disorder on Siblings
When reactive attachment disorder enters the home, siblings of children with the disorder also suffer from its symptoms.
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Heather
- Jul 7, 2020
- 6 min
A story about a mom, adoption and the reality of living with reactive attachment disorder PART III
The following is the final part of a true story series. Names have been changed to protect identities. To read from the beginning, start...
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Kathleen Johnson
- Jun 30, 2020
- 4 min
Why we made the heart-wrenching decision to send our child to “RAD boarding school"
Before my husband and I adopted an 8-year-old child, we did extensive research. We learned about her birth country and common struggles...
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Kathleen Johnson
- May 10, 2020
- 4 min
RAD books: The trouble in looking in the adoption & trauma shelves and what we finally found
Before my husband and I adopted our daughter, I had read dozens of books in preparation. I devoured personal stories from other adoptive...
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Heather Houze
- May 5, 2020
- 4 min
What You Can Give a Mom of a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder This Mother’s Day
A mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder doesn't need flowers or cards this Mother's Day. She needs your support.
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Heather
- Apr 28, 2020
- 4 min
A story about a mom, adoption and the reality of living with reactive attachment disorder PART II
The following is a continued true story. Names have been changed to protect identities. Read part I here. As the summer went on, our...
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Beth Cochran
- Apr 21, 2020
- 5 min
How to prevent, prepare for & navigate false allegations: A reality of reactive attachment disorder
I still remember the moment clearly. With my notepad and pen in hand, I was eager to jot down everything the woman said in the foster...
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Amy VanTine
- Apr 16, 2020
- 4 min
6 things to know when you first learn your child has reactive attachment disorder
So you just received a professional confirmation that your child has reactive attachment disorder, now what? You surely feel an array of...
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Anonymous
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Two helpful tips to make it through the holidays when your child has reactive attachment disorder
Many parents of kids with reactive attachment disorder dread the holidays. Here's why and a couple of things you can do to get through.
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