Attachment Disorder Treatment

attachment and bonding center of ohio gregory c. keck phd
		*About Us*
	Gregory C. Keck, PhD, is the founder and director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio. Dr Keck specializes in working with adoptive families whose children experienced early trauma. He is also the co-author with Regina Kupecky, MAT, LSW of “Parenting the Hurt Child: Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow”, (2009), and “Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs Kids”, (2009). He also authored "Parenting Adopted Adolescents: Understanding and Appreciating Their Journeys", (2009). He is involved in training regarding attachment disorders, both nationally and internationally. ABC of Ohio services include: Family and Child Assessment A detailed evaluation of each case, the assessment determines the intensity level of treatment. Once a diagnosis is substantiated, ABC of Ohio recommends an appropriate course of therapy. Since parental participation is a critical component, new strategies are presented throughout the process to help support parents. Attachment Enhancement Early intervention can often prevent mild to moderate attachment stresses from escalating into more severe problems. This program - recommended for children who are experiencing stress due to a change in primary caregiver, adoption, foster care, or severe medical condition - is designed to allay concerns, educate parents, and modify behaviors of both parents and children. Attachment Therapy Treatment for attachment issues can range from bi-weekly therapy sessions to two-week intensives, with many options in between. We evaluate each case to determine the most appropriate solution, and offer a full spectrum of intensity levels. Training for Parents and Professionals Geared to professionals, foster parents, and adoptive families, our training addresses topics such as diagnosing and treating attachment issues, parenting strategies that enhance attachment, loss issues, and infertility. Training can be tailored to meet any specific needs. Sibling Assessment When faced with the decision to place siblings together or separately in foster and adoptive homes, agencies can benefit from ABC of Ohio's professional evaluations and knowledge of adoption issues - leading to placements that are in the best interest of the children involved. Birth Parent Information Adoptive parents are often privy to sensitive birth family information that is difficult to share with their adopted children. We at ABC of Ohio can intervene with effective methods that help maintain a level of comfort for both parents and children. Pre-Adoptive Counseling Knowledgeable professionals share information with parents who are considering adoption. Topics include identification and review of a diversity of issues that are present in any adoption. Post-Placement Services Created for those who have adopted both domestically and internationally, this service aids in family integration. It also provides reports to the child's country of origin, where appropriate. Neurofeedback Early childhood trauma impairs the "normal" development of the brain. The traumatized adoptee presents with emotional dysregulation, academic difficulties, lack of executive functions (i.e., planning, organizing, initiating and stopping actions, anticipating outcomes of actions, forming concepts, planning future behavior, being goal-directed, managing time and space, strategizing, paying attention to and remembering details, ability to cope with changes in routine, ability to cope with unstructured time, ability to follow-through and complete tasks, etc.) Neurofeedback is a computerized therapeutic intervention designed to help "train" the brain to function in a calmer manner with increased attention, focus and reasoning skills. Please visit www.eegspectrum.com or www.aboutneurofeedback.com for more information about this healing tool. Clients may opt to attend neurofeedback sessions at our office, or clients may consider equipping their home for neurofeedback. QEEG Neurofeedback services are often initiated with a QEEG. The QEEG is similar to a "GPS" navigation system. It helps identify how energy is distributed across the brain. Some areas possess excess energy, while other areas operate with too little energy. Areas of the brain must also speak to one another. The QEEG notes the sites that could benefit from enhanced communication. A QEEG charts the route to recovery. Neurofeedback is made more efficacious and cost-effective when the QEEG drives the service from the start. Signs of Attachment Problems Superficial Charm Lack of Conscience Lack of cause-and-effect thinking Obvious lying Preoccupation with blood, gore and/or fire Stealing Indiscriminate affection with strangers Abnormal food patterns Cruelty to animals/people No impulse controls Poor peer relationships Destructive to self, others, material things Persistent nonsense questions, incessant chatter Abnormal speech patterns…. More symptoms may be viewed at www.abcofohio.net.		Listen online now to Dr. Keck's latest interview MUST HAVE BOOKS Click covers for details *Check out Brothers and Sisters in Adoption* by Arleta James, PCC** Click cover for more information
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