SHARING ATTACHMENT PRACTICES ACROSS CULTURES: Learning from Immigrants and Refugees (original) (raw)

This research addresses the gap in literature focusing on attachment practices in immigrant and refugee communities, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive support for these families in Canada. It details a national project aimed at understanding and facilitating effective attachment practices among diverse populations, highlighting universal aspects of attachment alongside culturally specific beliefs and values. The findings suggest that community agencies can enhance service delivery by leveraging existing strengths within immigrant cultures while providing targeted help to navigate challenges related to acculturation and maintaining attachment.