What is your attachment style (https://www.psychalive.org/what-is-your-attachment-style/),as well as class resources and discussion,explain how your own personal history has influenced your attachment style. Specify how you think this impacts your work as a CYC practitioner both with children/youth and staff. All student work is confidential.

Task:

1. Complete a time line of your life, from birth to age 12 and attach or scan.On the time line, indicate any events or circumstances that supported positive attachment (secure caregiver relationships, minimal home moves, extended family support, good health, development of long-term friendships, absence of violence or abuse in the home or neighborhood), and any disruptions (family discord, violence, instability in parental relationships, presence of mental health/addiction issues in the family, illness, moves, betrayal in friendships/relationships). Please note the examples are not inclusive.

2. Reflect upon and determine the adult attachment style that best seems to describe you. Provide examples to explain your answer. Explore your thoughts and feelings about this and the impact on your life to date.How did your early life events shape you-your values, your ethics your view of the world

3. Consider the characteristics of relational Child and Youth Care (Garfat and Fulcher). Reflect upon your work with children and youth.Explore the connection between your attachment history, your adult attachment style and your work. Give specific examples.