When working with children, why is it important to understand the cognitive stage they are in currently?

Discussion Board Questions

When working with children, why is it important to understand the cognitive stage they are in currently?

How does this affect diagnosis and treatment?

If a child has insecure or severed attachment to his/her primary caregiver, what are the psychological results?

Does attachment affect them as adults?

What learning theories/therapies do you feel would be most beneficial in your future PMHNP practice and how?