Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a serious psychological condition associated with children who have experienced relational trauma as a result of persistent abuse, abandonment, neglect or separation from parents at a very young age. Children with RAD experience a host of psychological, behavioral, cognitive and development problems and can pose a danger to themselves and others.

Wilder’s Center for Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder develops and provides training and consultation for parents, caregivers and other professionals who work with these children. The treatment approach promoted includes:

• Establishing a safe environment so the children can internalize a sense of security
• Building self-identity and relationships so the children can increase their ability to accept nurturance and limits
• Awakening senses that have been shut down so that the children can more accurately experience and interpret their environment
• Working with their emotions so the children can increase their capacity to cope with life stressors
• Resolving trauma issues through opportunities to practice early development tasks so that trust can develop between the children and their caregivers

New Case Consultation Opportunity for Therapists: Attachment and Trauma in Children and Families

Deepen your confidence in working effectively with children who have experienced early life neglect or abuse and now have a range of behaviors that overwhelmingly challenge their current caregivers. Join frequent MN ADOPT presenters and seasoned therapists Deena McMahon and Krista Nelson for active case presentation, discussion and practical modeling of child and family treatment responses. 

Date and Time
Monday mornings 8:30-10:30 a.m.
February 28 March 14, March 28, April 11 

Location
Wilder Center 
451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN  55104

To register, contact Krista Nelson at 651-280-2624 or krista.nelson@wilder.org