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We had a horrible time finding anyone in our area who would even say the word 'attachment'. A few weeks ago I read about a new requirement that mandated 10% of the psychologist needed post graduate study in Adoption Attachment. The ONLY program in the state that offered the education was at one university. It was a two year program and the first class finished about 3-weeks ago.
I contacted the university and asked for a referal to a student who was in the program and/or acceptance as a case study or ANYTHING!!! They gave me a referal and I am so excited! She is an adoptive parent of four children placed at older ages and has fostered 16 other children. SHe told me that until she finished her class she was NOT allowed to provide therapy for adopted children in attachment--but that she could with Foster Children.
Attachment therapy like many other kinds of therapy has had its hard start in some cases. Some states put some very clear regulations in place and made it difficult for therapy to function.
Try calling your universities and asking you county and state DHS office for assistance. Attachment therapy is different then any other kind of therapy and families need the state to help us get there.
Good luck
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