OT course for strengthening parent-child relationships

Build a Stronger Connection with Your Child—One That Lasts

Course · 6 Lessons

Build a Stronger Bond: Understanding Attachment and Your Child’s Emotional Needs

Is your child extremely needy, demanding constant attention from you? Or perhaps will go to the opposite extreme and go to any measure to avoid upsetting you? Ever wonder why your child reacts in certain ways or why some situations lead to frustration or emotional distance? The key often lies in the attachment between you and your child. This course provides expert guidance to understand attachment and equips you to guide your child towards a healthy, more secure attachment style.

What is Attachment?

Attachment is the deep, emotional bond that forms between a child and their caregiver, shaping how they view relationships, safety, and trust throughout their life. It forms the foundation for emotional security, influencing how your child interacts with the world, handles stress, and builds social connections.  In this course, you’ll gain transformative parenting tools to help your child overcome the challenges of insecure attachment, manage anxiety, and foster trust and open communication.

Why Attachment Matters

A secure attachment is the key to emotional stability, but when attachment is disrupted, it can lead to long-term challenges:

Emotional Instability: Children with insecure attachment often struggle with anxiety, fear of abandonment, or emotional outbursts, making it difficult for them to feel safe or manage their emotions.

Difficulty in Relationships: Poor attachment can cause children to have trouble forming trusting, healthy relationships. They may struggle with social interactions, conflict resolution, or maintaining close friendships.

Behavioral and Learning Challenges: Without the emotional security that comes from strong attachment, children are more prone to behavioral issues, difficulty focusing, and underachievement in school.

What You'll Learn

  • The importance of attachment: Understand the core concept of attachment and its critical role in shaping your child’s behavior, relationships, and emotional well-being.

  • Attachment styles explained: Gain insights into the primary attachment styles and learn how to respond effectively to your child’s unique emotional needs.

  • Strategies for insecure attachment styles: Receive in-depth guidance on Insecure-Anxious (Type C) and Insecure-Dismissive/Avoidant (Type A) attachment styles, along with actionable strategies to support your child.

Course Includes

  • 5 video modules with real-world examples and practical tools

  • Lifetime access to revisit when needed

  • Ideal for both parents and therapists

Strengthen trust, security, and connection with your child – start the journey today!

Course Preview

Attachment Styles

Contents

Course videos

Introduction
5 mins

What is Attachment?
11 mins

Attachment Styles
9 mins

Type C: Insecure - Anxious
44 mins

Type A: Insecure - Dismissive/Avoidant
14 mins

You've made it!
6 mins

Frequently asked questions

Will this course help if my child refuses affection or pushes me away?

Yes. You’ll learn why that happens from an OT perspective, and what to do to restore safety and trust.

Is this based on attachment theory?

It draws from both attachment science and OT-based regulation work, making it especially helpful for kids with sensory or developmental differences.

Can therapists use this with their clients?

Definitely. Many OTs and mental health professionals use this course to support parent carryover and relational repair.

Is this useful for older children or just toddlers?

The concepts apply across ages. Whether your child is 3 or 13, connection and regulation remain the foundation.

Meet Your Instructor

Miriam Manela Frankel, OTR/L CTC CMLD, is a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the Thrive Method™. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she brings real-world tools to help families and educators succeed.