Written for both families and clinicians, What Helps When Children and Families Struggle offers an introduction to attachment theory as it relates to family life. The authors weave a simple and clear discussion of what families can do to support strong connections and what to do when things have fallen off track. Consistent with a relational focus on mental health the authors strongly advocate the use of family therapy as the entry point to mental health services when a family member is struggling. Through the use of many illustrations and metaphors, the text is a highly practical guide for the ups and downs of family life. This text offers a broad overview of attachment informed strategies to support positive family dynamics. As well as discussion of family focused interventions related to a range of complicated dynamics and situations, including: a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) b. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) c. Loss/Bereavement d. Marital/Couple Discord e. During and After Divorce f. Adoption g. Physical and Emotional Abuse h. Managing Trauma i. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) j. Gender or Sexuality Questioning in a Child k. Depression l. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder (Disruptive Behavior Disorders) m. Childhood Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) n. Substance Use Disorder o. Personality Disorders p. Psychotic Disorders q. Eating Disorders r. Inpatient Psychiatric Care