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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20207 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20204 min read
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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Amy VanTine
Mar 29, 20207 min read
The guide to raising kids with reactive attachment disorder that you won't find in bookstores
You’ve probably looked everywhere and haven’t found it—a reactive attachment disorder parenting guide, that is. To raise a child with...
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