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Please number the therapist's skills 1-5 (one being the least and five the most).

Is this child's primary caregiver expected to actively participate as a vital part of the therapy sessions? ---12345

Has your child's attachment and behavior improved as a result of the work with this therapist? ---12345

Does this therapist physically hold the child or have the parents physically hold the child in order to help the child release their rage in a safe environment? ---12345

Does this therapist schedule more than 50 minutes for an appointment when needed so the session does not end before the child can complete their rage cycle? ---12345

Does this therapist believe the parent's word over the emotionally disturbed child's word? ---12345

Does this therapist share effective parenting techniques that worked for you? ---12345

Is this therapist willing to work with the whole team? ie. The parents, respite provider, the school, psychiatrist, caseworker, etc. ---12345

Is the effectiveness of therapy based on the child’s behavior at home rather than their behavior during therapy? ---12345

Does this therapist recognize when the therapeutic needs of the child have changed, such as the need for different therapy, residential inpatient, respite, etc.? ---12345

Does this therapist work to build the attachment between the parents and the child before any other bonds? ---12345

Does this therapist encourage the parents to take good care of themselves, such as taking regular "breaks", sending the child to their room, using a specially trained babysitter (respite) regularly? ---12345

Has this therapist had training in Attachment Therapy from a trained professional? ---12345

Does this therapist have hands-on experience doing Attachment Therapy, rather than insight/talk based therapies? ---12345

Does this therapist believe in and support the parents; not using hurtful implications, such as "the child isn’t loved enough" or blaming parents for the child's misbehavior? ---12345

Is this therapist in control during sessions, confronting difficult issues promptly, rather than being controlled by the child's pathology? ---12345

Does this therapist support parents by putting directions in writing, when needed, i.e. for legal purposes? ---12345

Does this therapist explore the child's need for chiropractic, nutritional, exercise, Brain Gym, Sensory Integration, etc.? ---12345

Does this therapist do an accurate assessment, such as taking an accurate history and using the RADQ, or CHAFCA? ---12345

Does this therapist take into account parents' concerns about medication? ---12345

Would you recommend this therapist to other parents with an emotionally disturbed child? ---12345

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