Association for Treatment and Training
in the Attachment of Children
Books and Resources
The books and items listed below provide resources for parents and clinicians searching for information regarding attachment theory, research, treatment and parenting strategies that are in alignment with ATTACh’s policies and principles. They are however, not a complete list of materials (books/resources) regarding attachment and do not necessarily represent the views of ATTACh. The list is subject to change due to periodic review and new information derived from advances in research. The information provided is NOT intended to replace or supplant a professional assessment by a competent, trained, and knowledgeable medical, psychological, mental health or child development professional. If assessment, treatment, advice, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
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The Boy Who Was Raised As a
Dog: And
Other Stories from a
Child Psychiatrist's Notebook--What
Traumatized Children Can
Teach Us About Loss, Love, and
Healing
Bruce D.
Perry, M.D., Ph.D. & Maia Szalavitz
Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered
"The Jonathon Letters:
One Family's Use of Support as
They Took in, and Fell in
Love with, a Troubled Child" 2005*
*Author's note: You will read about many things we tried as we worked with Jonathon. One of them was coercive holding. That is no longer considered a best practice, and if I had it to do over again, I would only hold him against his will if it were a matter of safety.
Lori Thomas
