Attachment and Adoption: Amie Cooper and Cindy Painter
From Attachment Theory in Action by The Knowledge Center
May 28, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 356
About this episode
Kirsty discusses the importance of attachment in the context of foster and adoptive parenting with Amie Cooper and Cindy Painter.
This week Kirsty sits down with Amie Cooper and Cindy Painter from Flourishing Families of South Carolina. The conversation delves into the experiences of foster and adoptive parents and how attachment is important, not only in the parent-child dyad but in systems as a whole. Show Notes: www.flourishingfamilies.org https://www.flourishingfamiliessc.org/meettheneed https://www.facebook.com/flourishingfamiliesofsc https://www.instagram.com/flourishingfamiliessc Connect with the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast: ATIA Podcast Website: https://www.attachmenttheoryinaction.com/ ATIA Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19Xm5Nhk2K/ Attachment Theory in Action Podcast is brought to you by Chaddock Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaddockLearningNetwork/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaddocklearningnetwork/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaddocklearningnetwork/ Connect with our Podcast Host:Follow Kirsty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krugglesatchaddock Connect with Kirsty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstynolan84/
People in this episode
Host: Kirsty
Guests: Amie Cooper, Cindy Painter
Topics covered
- attachment theory
- adoption
- foster care
- parenting
- family dynamics
Keywords
- attachment
- adoption
- foster care
- parent-child relationship
- family systems
Sponsors
Chaddock
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Flourishing Families of South Carolina
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