In this episode, host Arianna Gibson engages with Dr. Nicole Letourneau, a renowned professor at the University of Calgary, to discuss the groundbreaking "Attach" program aimed at revolutionizing parenting interventions to foster secure parent-child attachment and mitigate chronic stress effects.
Episode Highlights:
- Discover the Attach program's 10-week intervention designed to enhance parental reflective function, improve parent-child interactions, and promote attachment security within families.
- Learn about the significant improvements found in the initial pilot studies, including better parent-child interactions, enhanced parental reflective function, and notable trends in attachment security.
- Explore the impacts of maternal mental health issues, family violence, and parental addictions on children's development, and how the Attach program aims to support caregivers in transforming toxic stressors into tolerable experiences for children.
About the Guest:
Dr. Nicole Letourneau is a distinguished professor at the University of Calgary with multiple publications to her name. Her extensive experience in parent and child health research underpins her leadership in developing the Attach program, which has demonstrated success in both local and international settings, including Canada, Brazil, and Denmark. Dr. Letourneau's work is pivotal in addressing gaps in existing parenting programs and promoting early intervention and prevention strategies within healthcare systems.
How to Contact Dr. Letourneau:
For more information about Dr. Nicole Letourneau and the Attach program, you can reach her via email at nicole.letourneau@ucalgary.ca
Additionally, visit attach.teachable.com for program details, testimonials, and links to research findings.
To learn more about Resolve SK, head to research-groups.usask.ca/resolve/
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