Unpredictable Caregiving: How Disorganized Attachment Shapes Children

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Disorganized attachment develops when children experience unpredictable caregiving, creating a template where they can't anticipate how adults will respond and must constantly adjust their behavior to stay safe.
• Disorganized attachment characterized by unpredictable caregiving—loving one day, absent the next, angry another
• Children develop hypervigilance, constantly assessing situations and people to determine safety
• The phrase "if it's hysterical, it's historical" helps understand disproportionate reactions
• Disorganized attachment affects only 2-5% of general population but 80% of at-risk populations
• Children may resist stability because predictability feels threatening and unfamiliar
• Progress requires patience, consistency and time—it's not linear and setbacks are normal
• Caregivers need strong support systems as this work is emotionally demanding
• Safe, predictable responses from caregivers gradually help children build new neural pathways
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1. Introduction to Disorganized Attachment (00:00:00)

2. What Is Disorganized Attachment? (00:04:34)

3. Impact on Behavior and Relationships (00:09:15)

4. Disorganized Attachment in Young Children (00:16:29)

5. Prevalence and At-Risk Populations (00:22:28)

6. Intervention Strategies and Healing (00:27:20)

7. Conclusion and Key Takeaways (00:32:00)