Developmental Trauma Individuals Relating To Attachment Theory Reflection

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When looking at how this relates to what we are learning in class or how theory relates to practice when there is developmental trauma individuals will continue to recapitulate their trauma until they are able to work it through with a different result. In regards to attachment theory individuals will attempt to get their needs met both emotionally and physically. If they are not able to fully get these needs met they will continue to replay their situation. If they can get the needs meet and they have some one that can consistently meet these needs then they can start to develop trust and attachments. It also is important to look at the bigger picture and not just see the behaviors a client is exhibiting as negative or acting

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