Teachers Talk Radio Attachment Theory for Educators- Friday Lunch Show with Morgan Whitfield and Tod Brennan
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Feb 14, 2025 Saskia Dodds-Smith, a psychotherapist and lead counselor at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City, joins the discussion to explore the impact of attachment theory on education. She delves into different attachment styles and their influence on student learning and emotional well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of creating safe and trusting environments, practical strategies for emotional regulation, and how educators can build strong, nurturing relationships with their students to enhance their academic and emotional growth.
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Attachment Theory Defined
- Attachment theory studies how early childhood experiences shape our relationships and behaviors throughout life.
- It emphasizes the impact of early attachments on emotional regulation and learning.
Strange Situation Test
- The Strange Situation test observed infants' reactions to separations and reunions with their caregivers, revealing different attachment styles.
- These include secure, avoidant, anxious, and disorganized attachment, each affecting a child's behavior and emotional regulation.
Harlow's Monkeys
- Harlow's monkey experiment demonstrated the importance of comfort and security over mere nourishment in attachment formation.
- Monkeys preferred the soft cloth mother over the wire one providing food, highlighting the innate need for emotional connection.