Rethinking Attachment for Early Childhood Practice: Promoting security, autonomy

Description: Rethinking Attachment for Early Childhood Practice by Sharne A. Rolfe Sharne Rolfe brings an excellent discussion of attachment principles, research and applications to an exceedingly important topic, the relationships between child care teachers/providers and young children. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sharne Rolfe brings an excellent discussion of attachment principles, research and applications to an exceedingly important topic, the relationships between child care teachers/providers and young children. It is a important resource for the current and next generation of early childhood professionals and researchers, and it will be a key resource for the growing international discussion about child care teacher/provider and child relationships.Helen H. Raikes, PhD, The Gallup Organization, and Society for Research in Child Development Consultant, Administration for Children and Families, USAa timely synthesis of current knowledge concerning attachment and its implications for contemporary practice.highly relevant for use in college and university early childhood programs and a valuable resource for directors and staff in childrens servicesAlan Hayes, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Macquarie Universityparticularly valuable in highlighting the crucial importance of taking a relationship-based approach when working with young children.Pam Linke, Manager, Centre for Parenting, Child and Youth Health, South AustraliaThis accessible and lively exploration of the importance of attachment for infants, young children and their parents, should be essential reading for all professional caregivers and for policy makers concerned with the mental health and well being of our future generation.Ruth Schmidt Neven, Director, Centre for Child and Family DevelopmentIn heated debates about whether childcare damages young children, attachment theory has been seen as anti-childcare. Rolfe rethinks this perception, demonstrating instead that understanding attachment is essential to good childcare practice.Rethinking Attachment offers a thorough explanation of attachment theory and explains how security, autonomy and resilience in young children can be promoted in childcare settings through a sound understanding of attachment principles.With examples drawn from practice, Rolfe examines the relationships between children and their carers, between parents and carers, and between carers themselves. She also shows how secure attachment relationships with parents and carers influence transitions to childcare, preschool and school. Author Biography Sharne Rolfe is Senior Lecturer in Child Psychology in the Department of Learning and Educational Development at the University of Melbourne, and coeditor of Doing Early Childhood Research. Table of Contents Part 1: IntroductionChapter 1: IntroductionPart 2: The significance of attachment relationshipsChapter 2: Attachment TheoryChapter 3: Internal working modelsChapter 4: Quality of attachmentChapter 5: Attachment and resiliencePart 3: Attachment through infancy and early childhoodChapter 6: Infancy and developing trustChapter 7: Toddlerhood and becoming autonomousChapter 8: The preschool yearsChapter 9: Attachment and cognitive competencePart 4: Attachment issuesChapter 10: Separation experiencesChapter 11: Adult attachment issuesChapter 12: Cultural perspectives on attachmentChapter 13: When attachment needs are unmetPart 5: ConclusionChapter 14: Rethinking attachment for early childhood policies and practicesBibliographyIndex Review [This book] is an important resource for the current and next generation of early childhood professionals and researchers. --Helen H. Raikes, Ph.D., The Gallup Organization Long Description Sharne Rolfe brings an excellent discussion of attachment principles, research and applications to an exceedingly important topic, the relationships between child care teachers/providers and young children. It is a important resource for the current and next generation of early childhood professionals and researchers, and it will be a key resource for the growing international discussion about child care teacher/provider and child relationships. Helen H. Raikes, PhD, The Gallup Organization, and Society for Research in Child Development Consultant, Administration for Children and Families, USA a timely synthesis of current knowledge concerning attachment and its implications for contemporary practice.highly relevant for use in college and university early childhood programs and a valuable resource for directors and staff in childrens services Alan Hayes, Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Macquarie University particularly valuable in highlighting the crucial importance of taking a relationship-based approach when working with young children. Pam Linke, Manager, Centre for Parenting, Child and Youth Health, South Australia This accessible and lively exploration of the importance of attachment for infants, young children and their parents, should be essential reading for all professional caregivers and for policy makers concerned with the mental health and well being of our future generation. Ruth Schmidt Neven, Director, Centre for Child and Family Development In heated debates about whether childcare damages young children, attachment theory has been seen as anti-childcare. Rolfe rethinks this perception, demonstrating instead that understanding attachment is essential to good childcare practice. Rethinking Attachment offers a thorough explanation of attachment theory and explains how security, autonomy and resilience in young children can be promoted in childcare settings through a sound understanding of attachment principles. With examples drawn from practice, Rolfe examines the relationships between children and their carers, between parents and carers, and between carers themselves. She also shows how secure attachment relationships with parents and carers influence transitions to childcare, preschool and school. Review Quote "[This book] is an important resource for the current and next generation of early childhood professionals and researchers." -Helen H. Raikes, Ph.D., The Gallup Organization Details ISBN1865085189 Short Title RETHINKING ATTACHMENT FOR EARL Language English ISBN-10 1865085189 ISBN-13 9781865085180 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Allen & Unwin Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia Edition 1st Pages 264 DOI 10.1604/9781865085180 UK Release Date 2004-08-01 AU Release Date 2004-08-01 NZ Release Date 2004-08-01 Subtitle Promoting security, autonomy and resilience in young children Author Sharne A. Rolfe Publisher Taylor & Francis Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-08-01 Alternative 9780367719258 DEWEY 372 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134857754;

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