Response to Betty Vargas

Hello Betty, I support your suggested intervention or treatment strategy. Benoit (2004)
identifies four patterns of attachment, namely disorganized, secure, avoidant, and resistant. The
disorganized form of attachment in early childhood and infancy is said to be a powerful indicator
of serious maladjustment and psychopathology in children. Such children are at risk and more
vulnerable to stress, experience problems controlling negative emotions may display aggressive,
hostile, oppositional, and coercive styles (Benoit, 2004). The disorganized attachment has been
linked to bizarre behavior in the classroom and poor peer interactions. Given the severity of the
effects of this form of attachment, children need a combined intervention. Different strategies
will help address the different challenges that such a child is likely to experience.

References

Benoit, D. (2004). Infant-parent attachment: Definition, Types, antecedents, measurement, and
outcome. Paediatrics & child health, 9(8), 541-545.
Response to Kenyon Andrews
Hello Kenyon, you suggest nurture and supportive exchanges as a way of creating a
reliable and secure attachment bond with a child. Attachment is aimed at making a child feel
protected, secure, and safe. Studies show that children or infants whose caregivers constantly
respond to distress calls in loving and sensitive ways feel secure (Benoit, 2004). When they
promptly pick the child and reassure them, then the infant feels secure. They know that they can
freely express their emotions even if they are negative as they will receive comfort from the
caregiver. Such children develop secure and organized strategies for dealing with distress. It is

organized because in such a case, the child is already aware of what to do as they are dealing
with a sensitive caregiver. As such, supportive exchanges can help a child develop organized and
secure attachments. They know that they are safe when with their caregivers.

References

Benoit, D. (2004). Infant-parent attachment: Definition, types, antecedents, measurement and
outcome. Paediatrics & child health, 9(8), 541-545.