Adult Attachment Styles: A Home Study Assessment Tool

Attachment issues are a common topic of discussion in adoption circles, which frequently focus on the child’s early trauma. But attachment is a dance that occurs within a relationship. How do parents’ attachment styles impact an adoption, and how can we assess that during the home study process? What can we learn from adult attachment styles to help us equip adoptive families to be more successful? This presentation will look at the steps taken to identify and assess adult attachment styles during the home study process. Strategies for using this data to inform training and preparation will also be explored.

Jennifer Knight, LISW – Director of Social Services Ohio, America World Adoptions
Course length: 60 minutes

After attending this course, professionals will be able to:
• Describe Adult Attachment Style Tools.
• Summarize the relationship between Adult Attachment Style and Parenting Style.
• Analyze the distribution of characteristics present in prospective adoptive parents.
• Identify training and research opportunities for utilizing adult attachment style as a home study assessment tool.

Course level: Beginning, Intermediate

Cost to register: $15
If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.