Document Type
Article
Publication Title
The California School Psychologist
ISSN
2161-1505
Volume
4
DOI
10.1007/BF03340866
First Page
5
Last Page
17
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Abstract
As the body of research on attachment grows, attachment theory is being increasingly utilized by psychologists as a useful way of conceptualizing the problem behaviors that many foster children present. In addition, this paper explores Bowlby’s (1988) model of developmental pathways as a means to understand both normal and abnormal processes and patterns of adaptation and maladaptation. The empirical bases connecting the theoretical principles of attachment with child maltreatment are discussed, and a theoretical rationale for assessment and intervention with attachment-disordered foster children with an emphasis on modifying the child’s negative working model of attachment relationships is presented.
Recommended Citation
Webster, L.
(1999).
Considerations for the school psychologist when providing services for maltreated foster children: A developmental perspective.
The California School Psychologist, 4, 5–17.
DOI: 10.1007/BF03340866
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ed-facarticles/211
