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Preschool Through 8th Grade

Why Attachment Matters in Preschool-8?

Attachment, the emotional bond formed in early childhood, affects how children relate to others, express needs, and manage emotions. Secure attachment fosters confidence, exploration, and emotional stability, while insecure attachment can lead to struggles with trust and social interactions. This dynamic continues through life.

 

The Impact of Attachment Styles in Early Childhood & Elementary Education

As children enter school, school personnel play a key role in shaping their emotional development and understanding of relationships. Creating emotionally safe environments is essential for academic success, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions.

 

School Personnel Can Foster Emotional Safety Through Attachment Awareness

  • Recognize diverse emotional needs shaped by attachment styles.
  • Build trusting relationships to support academic and social growth.
  • Provide structure and predictability for insecurely attached children.
  • Foster emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills.

 

Parent-Teacher Collaboration for Emotional Growth

When parents and school personnel understand attachment theory, they can create a consistent, emotionally safe environment for children at home and school, supporting their emotional and academic development throughout Kindergarten to 8th grade.

 

In-Person/Virtual Workshops

Educator Workshops

Understanding Attachment Styles to Enhance Student Relationships

This 90-minute workshop introduces educators to attachment theory and its critical role in shaping teacher-student relationships. Participants will explore how attachment develops over time and influences students’ social interactions, academic success, and behaviors. Through practical insights, teachers will learn to identify different attachment styles—secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant—and discover strategies to support the unique emotional and academic needs of each student. By the end of the session, educators will have a deeper understanding of how to foster stronger, more attuned relationships that promote emotional safety, resilience, and academic growth in the classroom.

 

Key Objectives:

    • Understand the importance of attachment in teacher-student relationships.
    • Learn how attachment develops and shapes individuals over time.
    • Identify attachment styles and their impact on students’ behaviors and success.
    • Gain strategies to recognize and support students’ attachment needs.

 

Building Secure Classrooms: Attachment-Based Teaching, Emotional-Regulation, and Emotional Well-Being

This  90-minute workshop builds on the foundations of attachment theory to help educators create a secure classroom environment that fosters positive learning, reduces disruptive behaviors, and supports emotional well-being for both students and teachers. Participants will explore how their own attachment styles may influence their interactions with students and the overall classroom dynamic, while also learning how stress and the core emotional wounds associated with insecure attachment styles can lead to dysregulation. Using the hand-brain model, educators will gain insights into the connection between these wounds and the regulation system, alongside practical strategies to manage stress and promote emotional regulation. By the end of the session, teachers will be equipped with tools to cultivate a calm, supportive, and emotionally safe learning environment that benefits everyone.

Key Objectives:

    • Understand how to create a secure classroom environment that supports positive learning and reduces disruptive behaviors.
    • Reflect on how teachers’ own attachment styles may impact their interactions with students and the classroom climate.
    • Learn about self-regulation as a foundation for emotional well-being and academic success.
    • Explore how the core emotional wounds of each attachment style contribute to dysregulation, using the hand-brain model to explain this connection.
    • Gain practical strategies to manage stress and promote emotional regulation for both students and teachers.

 

Counselors & Mental Health Clinician Workshops (Coming Soon!)

 

Family Workshop

Understanding Attachment Theory: Building Stronger Connections with Your Child

This 90-minute workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of the vital role attachment plays in raising emotionally healthy and happy children. In this session, you will learn about the four primary attachment styles, how to recognize them in your child, and explore practical strategies to foster a secure attachment environment. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver, this workshop will provide valuable insights to help you strengthen your relationship with your child and create a nurturing, emotionally supportive home.