An indirect dyadic attachment approach, which works on the attachment relationship acting as context foundation for life.

PCAP is very innovative and empowering early help attachment programme for parents and

children aged 3-15. This is a gentle, play-based approach aimed at improving the attachment

quality of the parent-child relationship using attachment mechanisms and child-oriented play

with parents/carers and their children. This programme is based on the latest attachment

research which shows that supporting the parent- child relationship enables the best outcomes

for children because when this is working then helpful child behaviour generally follows and

family life becomes manageable.

3 skills are taught through interactive workshop style sessions to use within a weekly playtime

the parent will have with the child. These skills empower the parents and carers as change

agents in their own family.

10-steps METHOD (12-16 weeks)

1. Introductions and referral form.

2. Assessment, Parent-Child play observation (optional) and contracting.

3. Skill 1: Play

4. Skill 2: Containment

5. Plan home playtimes and revise skills 1 and 2 as needed.

6. Skill 3: Reflective functioning (attachment). 1 session – Head (really focusing on the child and keeping        them in mind), Heart (recognise the child’s feelings). 1 session – Hands (what to say and do to show              child you are attuned).

7. Plan, set-up and begin 'you and me' playtimes with support of practitioner

8. Continue weekly sessions with practitioner until playtimes are going well at home –

discussion, practice, goal-setting.

9. Phone meetings/email for support.

10. Ending (report). Evaluation Base.

This approach can be used with individuals and groups (eg parent groups in schools). Please contact me for more information.