Attachment Theory Perspective Case Study

Document Type:Case Study

Subject Area:Social Work

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This is because such individuals have a preference of relying on their own abilities and resources to redress ant threats that come their way. Thus, they normally become motivated to suppress all their limitations and strive to perceiving themselves as resilient and competent. The attachment theory has a few assumptions that include; Attachment behaviors are normally considered as adaptive and increase the capacity of human beings to survive. Such behaviors include hoe children are inclined to remain proximal to few individuals who are familiar. Thus, cues that coincide with threats that are potential such as unknown events activate the attachment systems in infants, invoking certain behaviors that are responsible for maintaining proximity to the infants’ caregivers. The responses are exaggerated and intensified.

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Treatment seeks to reduce the intensity of the responses. Assessment questions that the client could be asked to understand how the stress or distress is affecting them are; do you feel detached from your surroundings, activities or your family? Have you tried not to think about the frightening experience or have you tried to avoid any situations that remind you of the experience? According to Bowlby (1973) formation of a new attachment bond with the patient is an intervention that can be applied. Strengthening the marital bond between the patient and his spouse could play a crucial role in reducing the symptoms of PTSD. The second intervention could be the caregiver being able to understand the separation process and loss that caused PTSD.

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