The clinical implications of dissolutioned adoption : a theoretical intersection of the neurosequential model of therapeutics and attachment theory

Author

Mikayla C. Holcomb, Smith College

Publication Date

2014

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Department

School for Social Work

Keywords

Adoption-Psychological aspects, Adopted children-Psychology, Separation (Psychology), Attachment behavior in children, Psychic trauma in children-Treatment, Adoption, Dissolution, Attachment theory, Neurosequential model of therapeutic, Theoretical

Abstract

This theoretical investigation of adoption dissolution integrates psychodynamic theory and the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma into clinical practice with children. After providing an in depth review of available literature on adoption dissolution, the focus will shift to the chosen theories. The two theory chapters within this research utilize attachment theory as the core psychodynamic theory and the neurosequential model of therapeutics to provide a neurodevelopmental perspective and treatment interventions as related to dissolutioned adoptions. A discussion chapter will critique the chosen theories and integrate the research into practice by utilizing a case study, and lastly provide recommendations for individual therapy with children and child welfare policy.

Language

English

Comments

iii, 68 pages. Thesis (M.S.W.)-Smith College School for Social Work, 2014. Includes bibliographical references (pages 64-68)

Recommended Citation

Holcomb, Mikayla C., "The clinical implications of dissolutioned adoption : a theoretical intersection of the neurosequential model of therapeutics and attachment theory" (2014). Masters Thesis, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/791