Knowing When to Seek Additional Support

Objective:
Understand when and how to seek professional guidance to support yourself and your child in the journey toward secure attachment.

Key Points:

• This programme provides guidance and exercises, but it cannot address every individual need or complexity.

• It’s important to recognise when additional support is necessary. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not failure.

• For children:

  • Young children may benefit from a play therapist or occupational therapist.

  • Older children may find support through a coach, counsellor, or therapist trained in attachment and trauma.

• Professional support can complement your learning and help address challenges that require specialised care.

Tracy is a professional parent coach specialising in attachment if you need extra support in understanding your own attachment style and how to support yourself and your children in becoming more securely attached book a 1-2-1 session and we can work through your specific needs together.

Reflection Prompts:

• Are there areas where I or my child could benefit from professional guidance?

• Which types of support might be most helpful for my child’s age and needs?

• How can I integrate professional support alongside my own learning and practice?