We have secured funding through Scottish Union Learning to run Free Courses on Attachment in Children and will be delivered by Scottish Attachment in Action .
The courses will be particularly relevant to those working with Children or Members and Activists who have children, family or friends who could be impacted by Attachment issues.
Please distribute to members and activists who should e-mail their name , Branch and preferred date of course to memberlearningscotland@unison.co.uk
The course will run online and are available on the following dates :
12th February 5pm-8pm
20th February 9am -12noon
20th March 5pm – 8pm
The course outline is below;
The development of the bond between an infant and their primary caregivers is essential for their development, especially while they are young. This bond is called “attachment”. When a child is unable to develop this bond, it may affect their wellbeing and can have long-lasting effects. Unfortunately, many children in care or care experienced suffer from attachment issues..
The objectives of the course are for you:
– To be introduced to the idea of attachment, and attachment theory.
– To understand different types of attachment styles.
– To understand why and what happens when attachment is insecure.
– To understand the different needs children have because of their attachment style.
– To understand what happens to attachment when a need is not met.
– To be able to identify attachment issues based on a child’s behaviour.
– To learn practical techniques to help a child with attachment issues.
The course will be interactive, a Certificate of Participation provided on completion and would contribute to any CPD requirements.
Kevin Duguid
Regional Learning & Development Organiser
UNISON Scotland
Stirling UNISON 