Date of Award
5-2017
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
MA in Child Development
Department
Child Development Graduate Program
Abstract
This thesis will explore ways that a child’s educational experience can repattern a child’s disrupted attachment with a caregiver. By using school as the framework for which attachment theory is examined, I will present research on school based behavioral health and intervention models. By integrating research on attachment theory, social emotional learning, resilience, strategies for strong school climate, and the role of school based behavioral health, the thesis will explore the ways in which to better support children who are struggling to succeed within their school environment. A specific case example will be presented in order to illustrate these important concepts. The thesis will present a series of recommendations aimed at mitigating disrupted attachment as it relates to a child’s school environment.
Recommended Citation
Sherman, Sophia, "Re-patterning Attachments at School and Beyond: An Exploration of the Healing Power of Relationships and School Community" (2017). Child Development Theses. 14.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/child_development_etd/14