TheraPlay

Connection can be challenging.

You're frustrated. You're sad and disappointed that there is so much distance between you and your child. Or you're exhausted by the constance presence and reassurance your child needs. This isn't how it is supposed to be. Does your child exhibit any of the following behaviors?

1. Anxious–Ambivalent

• Very intense emotional reactions—big meltdowns, frustration, crying longer than expected for their age.
• Easily overwhelmed and slow to calm down without adult support.
• Frequently seeks reassurance (“Are you mad at me?” “Do you still love me?”).
• May appear “on alert” about the parent’s moods—hypervigilant, trying to please, worrying about disappointing them.

2. Avoidant Attachment

• Avoids talking about feelings.
• May reject comfort (shrugging it off, changing the subject).
• Prefers to handle problems alone, even ones beyond their developmental ability.

3. Disorganized Attachment

• Behavior toward parents is inconsistent: sometimes clingy, sometimes distant, sometimes fearful.
• May seem confused about rules or expectations even when they’ve been taught.
• May freeze, dissociate, or seem “spaced out” under stress.



It gets better. There will be a time when your child is both able to be independent and cherish nurture. Your relationship can be fun and stable. We will teach you how to be a safe haven and a secure base for your child.

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