Bridging the Relationship Gap: Connecting with Children Facing Adversity

Book Cover w IPPY.png — 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal Winner!

Relationships play an important role in human development, especially in the first years of life. Bridging the Relationship Gap gives care providers tools and encouragement to be the strong, positive, and nurturing adult these young children need in order to thrive.

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"This book is a beautiful blend of research and reality, and provides practitioners with essential information about how to best support the children in their care."

~Rebecca Shlafer, PhD, MPH

“An excellent book for practitioners as well as early childhood policy makers who should understand why children behave the way they do under stress and how we can support these children.”

~Momo Hayakawa, PhD

“Throughout the book, Dr. Langworthy follows her presentation of research with clear guidance on ways to incorporate this learning into everyday interactions with children experiencing adversity.”

Mary Harrison, Ph.D., LICSW

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