Answer to Question #209339 in Other for Bonolo

Question

1.Define Positive attachment figures.

2. Give an example from your past,like a school experience where you have observed positive attachment figures or lack of positive attachment figures.

3. How can a life skills teacher apply positive attachment figures in the classroom?

Answer 1

1. A positive attachment figure is contact initiated by a parent is readily accepted by securely attached children and they greet the return of a parent with positive behavior. While these children can be comforted to some extent by other people in the absence of a parent or caregiver, they clearly prefer parents to strangers.
2. Separation anxiety disorder.

Secure and insecure attachments.

Implications.

Dismissive.

Fearful-avoidant.

3.Promote consistent thinking and practice across all school staff, parents and partner agencies.

Recognize the significant role played by key adults.

Train all staff in attachment-aware approaches.

Promote the emotional wellbeing, development and learning of all pupils and staff.