Posted: March 3rd, 2017

Comment on what may be protective for this child based on observation and “wondering” about his or her experience and relationships on the circle of security.

PART III:  WHO IS THIS CHILD IN RELATIONSHIPS? (8 POINTS)

Observe this child with a caregiver for at least 10-15 minutes. Watch the Circle of Security video.( https://vimeo.com/122770192 ) Think about secure base and safe haven behavior.

• Tell us what you know, briefly, about this child’s “family constellation”: who is close to this child?
• Describe what you notice about your case study child on both sides of the Circle of Security with a primary caregiver (parent and/or teacher).
• Comment on what may be challenging for this child and/or caregiver on the “circle of security.” For example, is it easier for the caregiver to let this child go out and explore their world?  Or easier to comfort in times of stress and keep the child close? Are there stresses or sources of risk you wonder about?
• Comment on what may be protective for this child based on observation and “wondering” about his or her experience and relationships on the circle of security.