Attachment Disorder

**Attachment disorder** is a disorder that can occur in children and adults of any age, but is more common in children with developmental disabilities or who have suffered from trauma, such as abuse or long-term hospitalization at an early age. A common type of this disorder is impaired attachment, when a person shows emotional coldness and detachment towards close and dependent people (parents, partner, children).

Attachment disorders result in the formation of inappropriate connections between a person and other people, mistrust and an inability to rely on others in everyday life. Children with attachment disorders find it difficult to establish harmonious relationships with others, so they develop indifference or reluctance to communicate. Aggression and short temper are common in children with this disorder. There is a fear of being abandoned or rejected by other people.

Violation of attachment, which is a kind of consequence of deprivation (long break) in quality relationships with loved ones, can lead to the fact that people do not develop fully. There is a fear of communication due to the fear of being betrayed. Some people can easily get involved in romantic relationships, others quickly get rid of them. In both cases there is a mistrust of something permanent and

**Attachment disorder in children** is a form of mental development disorder that most often occurs in children who have had limited contact with other people. This can be due to various reasons, such as prolonged hospitalization, lack of close contact with parents due to divorce or domestic violence, and lack of attention and care from adults during childhood. With this disorder, the child retains a feeling of fear of people and dependence on them, unstable attachment to loved ones, a tendency to withdraw into himself in a state of anger, decreased social skills, instability of mood and difficulties in communicating with others.

**Treatment for children with attachment disorders is** to help them develop social skills and restore relationships with loved ones. To do this, they need to provide them with constant contact with caring adults who will help the child solve his problems and give him emotional support. Psychotherapy is also necessary