Attachment StrategiesOnline version Match each intervention with an attachment building strategy by Vivian Pate 1 Responding to the Arousal/Relaxation Cycle 2 Initiating Positive Interactions 3 Claiming Behaviors Using the child's tantrums to encourage attachment Responding to the child when they are physically ill or hurt Soothing the child upon night wakings Helping the child cop with ambivalent feelings about bio family Helping the child express and cope with feelings of anger or frustration Help the child to learn new coping strategies to support coregulation Playing games and express delight Going shopping together for clothes/toys Going on special outings: the park, movie theater, plays Supporting the child's outside activities by being a group leader or attending games Teaching the child to cook or bake Watch the child's favorite tv show with them Watch the child play a video game, ask them about the characters and the objectives If the child desires, adding a middle name to incorporate a name of family significance Hanging pictures of the child on the wall; include them in family photos Involving the child in family reunions and similar activities Incorporating child's cultural practices and food into environment Making statements like "In our family, we..." in a supportive and encouraging way Be the child's advocate
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