​Welcome to SAIA - Attachment Matters for All

SAIA aims to make sure that everyone understands the fundamental importance of attachment relationships throughout life by:

• Providing training and consultancy in attachment and trauma to practitioners, parents and carers
• Providing information through social media, conferences, events, newsletters and educational resources

Membership of SAIA is open to all 

#KeepingItReal

The latest posts from David Woodier, our chief blogger.

MATCHING AFFECT AND WHY DOGS ARE A MAN’S BEST FRIEND

When we talk about putting theory into practice, there is a risk that we think of support as something we do to children. Using our knowledge of how children develop secure attachments can help us learn how to attune to them. ​Expressing curiosity and empathy can be more effective when we learn how to match their affect. In addition to helping children co-regulate, this way of relating can build a special trust between adult and child that may open a door to learning...  [read more]

📝 KEY ADULTS, INCLUSION, AND SCHOOL TRIPS

📝 OH NO! NOT THE THINKING CHAIR

📝 CREATING A CHILD CENTRED SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA AND ATTACHMENT DIFFICULTIES

📝 IS IT REALLY A PROBLEM OF SELF-ESTEEM? LOOKING INSIDE MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER TO HOW CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH

📝 EMOTIONALLY PROTECTING CHILDREN ALLOWS THEM TO EXPRESS WHO THEY REALLY ARE