"School Counselors and Social Workers have great potential and instincts to be leaders for attachment and trauma issues on school educational teams"
Thomas M. Ottavi, Ph.D.
My experiences presenting and having dialogue with school counselors and social workers across the U.S. inspired my efforts to bring theory and researched based information together in Why Is Johnny So Detached? A School Professionals Guide to Understanding and Helping Students with Attachement Issues.
In collaboative work and development the following are 8 key points for school assessment, planning, and intervention.
School Attachment – Trauma Cases Keys to Remember (Ottavi, 2008)
n 1. Assess Broad and Thorough
n 2. Consider Level of Adjustment
n 3. Plan A-T Sensitive and Specific
n 4. Provide needed supports
n 5. Address Structure Issues
n 6. Support All Involved
n 7. Coordinate With Outside Providers
n 8. Relationships make the difference
General correspondence and follow-up on application work with Attachment - Trauma Issues at school. Workshops and consultation available. Click here for email contact.
"School Counselors and Social Workers have great potential and instincts to be leaders for attachment and trauma issues on school educational teams"
Thomas M. Ottavi, Ph.D.
My experiences presenting and having dialogue with school counselors and social workers across the U.S. inspired my efforts to bring theory and researched based information together in Why Is Johnny So Detached? A School Professionals Guide to Understanding and Helping Students with Attachement Issues.
In collaboative work and development the following are 8 key points for school assessment, planning, and intervention.
School Attachment – Trauma Cases Keys to Remember (Ottavi, 2008)
n 1. Assess Broad and Thorough
n 2. Consider Level of Adjustment
n 3. Plan A-T Sensitive and Specific
n 4. Provide needed supports
n 5. Address Structure Issues
n 6. Support All Involved
n 7. Coordinate With Outside Providers
n 8. Relationships make the difference
General correspondence and follow-up on application work with Attachment - Trauma Issues at school. Workshops and consultation available. Click here for email contact.