Behavior OnLine Forums  
The gathering place for Mental Health and
Applied Behavior Science Professionals.
 
Become a charter member of Behavior OnLine.

Go Back   Behavior OnLine Forums > >

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old April 1st, 2005, 08:18 PM
anadolescentcure anadolescentcure is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 4
Default Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Neurofeedback

Hi Everyone. I am in just the beginning phase of learning about Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and RAD Therapy... specifically Neurofeedback. I recently began working with a 16yr old client who has been diagnosed with this disorder and just wondering what thoughts those in this forum have on this subject?? And why does this subject seem to be a very controversial one in the Mental Health field?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old April 2nd, 2005, 08:20 PM
Henry Stein Henry Stein is offline
Forum Leader
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Posts: 399
Default Re: Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Neurofeedback

I noticed that you presented the identical question to several BOL forums. It will probably be interesting to compare the responses.

Firstly, the Classical Adlerian approach does not rely on DSM-IV classifications for a diagnosis. A description of symptoms, followed by a cook book recipe for treatment rarely addresses the purpose of the symptoms nor the individuality of the patient. We would certainly explore the parent-child history as a potential difficulty in development. Check the "Impact of Parenting Styles on Children" at http://go.ourworld.nu/hstein/parentin.htm, especially the "neglecting" and "rejecting" categories, as well as The Adult Consequences of Parenting Styles" at http://go.ourworld.nu/hstein/adult.htm. Although the parental influence, especially the mother's, may be considerable, it is short-sighted to view the child as a passive victim. At some point in childhood, usually before the age of five, a style of life and fictional final goal are adopted, and these unconscious guiding dynamics become the "cause" of psychological and social difficulties. Classical Adlerian psychotherapy addresses these core dynamics, rather than the symptoms. See "The Stages of Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy" at http://go.ourworld.nu/hstein/stages2.htm, "The Five Phases of Classical Adlerian Family Assessment and Therapy" at [URL]http://go.ourworld.nu/hstein/fam-sta.htm{/URL], and "Providing the Missing Developmental Experience" at http://go.ourworld.nu/hstein/provid.htm. In cases where delinquent or emerging sociopathic behavior are evident, it might be helpful to read Before Its Too Late, by Stanton Samenow.

Connecting with an indifferent/hostile teenager is a challenge, especially if the/she has evolved into a self-pampering attitude of "expecting everything and feeling obligated to nothing." The generic tasks are building courage and a feeling of community. Often, you can only begin with an intellectual connection, because opening up emotionally is felt as too painful or dangerous. In this respect, a warm, friendly, respectful, even playful Socratic dialogue can pave a path for future emotional exploration and development. What characterizes the Classical Adlerian approach is that we do not treat symptoms directly, but attempt to gain insight into the unique individual who has the symptoms. If he/she can recognize the probable future consequences of their direction, then discover and pursue a new, more promising direction in life, their symptoms (unless they are organic) will gradually vanish.
__________________
Henry T. Stein, Ph.D,
http://www.Adlerian.us
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:45 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 1995-2023 Liviant Internet LLC. All rights reserved.