Reflecting on this case example and the module’s content, use the following questions to guide your response (minimum 400 words, maximum 500 words):

 

What structural factors might be impacting this child and parent’s ability to foster attachment? 

What strategies could you employ to help illuminate and mitigate the impacts of these structural determinants?

How might you use both attachment and strength-based approaches to work with this parent, to connect with their child more effectively and enhance their sense of attachment?  

 

Part 2: 400 words

Imagine you are working at a youth centre, in a school mentoring program for young teens living in poverty

 

. Why might it be important to ensure you engage in this work from a trauma-informed perspective?  

What strategies would you employ to ensure you, your colleagues and your centre engage in trauma-informed

 practice? What difficulties or limitations might you face in attempting to implement these perspectives?