In this episode, we welcome Dr. Arietta Slade, an expert in attachment theory and child development. Dr. Slade shares her journey in the field, offering insights into her groundbreaking work and foundational research in attachment theory.

We explore key topics from her latest book, the innovative home-visiting program Minding the Baby, and reflective intervention techniques that strengthen relationships between children and caregivers. Dr. Slade emphasizes the importance of mentalizing, truly seeing and hearing the child, and the power of presence in building meaningful connections.

To close Part 1, we examine how trauma and adversity shape attachment, particularly their link to disorganized attachment, providing a thoughtful perspective on understanding and supporting children through these challenges.

Learn more about Dr. Arietta Slade's work:
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/arietta-slade/
https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/education-and-training/professional-development/minding-the-baby/

• Slade, A. (2023). Enhancing Attachment and Reflective Parenting in Clinical Practice. Guilford Press.
• Flaherty, S. C., Knobf, M. T., Holland, M. L., Slade, A., Nelson, L., & Sadler, L. S. (2024). Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PloS one, 19(5), e0303119. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303119
• Slade, A., & Sleed, M. (2024). Parental Reflective Functioning on the Parent Development Interview: A narrative review of measurement, association, and future directions. Infant Mental Health Journal, 45(4), 464–480. https://doi.org/10.1002/imhj.22114

For a full list of resources, visit:
https://sites.google.com/view/adversityandattachmentresource/home