Institute of Child Psychology

Institute of Child Psychology

ICP was founded to educate parents and professionals on issues pertaining to children’s mental health, and to promote the psychological and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. Our mission is to empower parents, caregivers, and professionals by giving...
Nurturing Attachment

Nurturing Attachment

Attachment and bonding are important topics when discussing adoption placements. Many children who are eligible for adoption have experienced trauma to one degree or another. This can result in the need for compassion, empathy, and patience with adopted children in...
About Attachment

About Attachment

It is helpful for adoptive families to have a good understanding of the difference between healthy secure attachments and insecure attachments and what parents can do to encourage secure attachments with children who have come into a family through adoption. This will...