Behavioral Epigenetics and Attachment: The New Science of Trust and Mistrust

Baylin, Jonathan

doi:10.12744/tnpt(3)068-079

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“…In ideal circumstances, an infant and young child has an attuned caregiver acting as an auxiliary external affect regulator, effectively teaching the developing brain of the infant how to manage and regulate stimulus levels (both low and high) through nonconscious right brain to right brain synchrony (Montgomery, 2013; Schore, 2012). Through neural mirroring between the attachment dyad, communication starts amygdala to amygdala (Baylin, 2013).…”

Section: Attached: Secure and Insecurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Attached, Addicted, and Adrift: Understanding the Rural Opioid Crisis

Mitchell

2018

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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The United States has an opioid abuse problem. Addressing it remains an intractable challenge, particularly in rural areas. This article proposes that an attachment theoretical orientation helps conceptualize why rural states appear to be vulnerable and suggests solutions. A de-identified clinical case study woven throughout the article illustrates the concepts and complexities. The functional importance of attachment is outlined and then applied to addiction. Finally, rurality is defined and described. In keeping with social work’s person-in-environment (PIE) perspective of understanding the individual in context, attachment concepts are applied to rurality. Considering rural opioid use through the PIE frame, applying attachment theory both individually and systemically provides a compelling model for approaches to social work practice addressing rural opioid addiction.

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Section: Attached: Secure and Insecurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The results of insecure attachments are seen in individuals who tend toward self-protectiveness and core mistrust of people and the environment. By contrast, a securely attached individual seeks social engagement and has the capacity to maintain consistent and enduring relationships with others (Baylin, 2013).…”

Section: Attached: Secure and Insecurementioning

confidence: 99%