This is a clip from the webinar, in which Dr Lauren Topper (Clinical Psychologist) provides a deeper understanding of the complex role of shame within attachment. She covers what shame is, the reasons behind shame and the impact that it can have both on children and on parents and carers. By understanding and identifying shame, this can help to mitigate shame and strengthen parent-child connections.
“As a social worker, I highly recommend this webinar to all adopters and prospective adopters. Dr Topper provides a really engaging presentation with many case examples to support parents to understand the emotional needs of children who have experienced trauma and the different ways in which this can manifest. She provides really helpful practical examples for putting therapeutic parenting into practice to best meet these needs. An excellent resource – thanks so much!” – Hub member
Clinical Psychologist and DDP practitioner
Dr Lauren Topper is a clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC and Chartered through the BPS, and a certified DDP practitioner. She works with children, adolescents and adults, in addition to providing support to parents.
Lauren supports clients with a range of different anxiety disorders (e.g. panic, OCD, generalised anxiety), depression, and relationship difficulties, as well as supporting parents of children who are struggling with attachment related needs, emotional wellbeing or in reaching their developmental milestones.
Lauren works using an integrative approach and has specialist training in attachment focused models (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Theraplay®). In addition to providing therapeutic interventions, she conducts complex CAMHS assessments and provides a range of community and professional trainings.