In this part 2 episode, we’re joined again by Dr. Arietta Slade as she shares transformative insights into strengthening relationships between parents/caregivers and children through therapeutic techniques. Dr. Slade emphasizes the power of repair and the importance of creating a safe, fear-free environment for healthy connections to thrive.

We explore how clinicians can incorporate these techniques in practice to foster deeper healing and understanding with their patients. Dr. Slade highlights the pivotal role parents and caregivers play in creating meaningful change for children by actively participating in the therapeutic process.

To conclude, we discuss the crucial need for effectively communicating attachment theory and the significance of early relationships to parents and caregivers, ensuring this essential knowledge reaches all families.
 
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