Classroom Demonstration Offer

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THE STRANGE SITUATION DEMONSTRATION VIDEO IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT
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The Strange Situation
in 8 minutes

We are often asked for examples of the Ainsworth Strange Situation Procedure to show in undergraduate classes. Several years ago a BBC series on depression included a segment in which Everett Waters was filmed at Stony Brook demonstrating the Strange Situation procedure and briefly discussiing the secure, avoidant, and resistant classifications. The series was broadcast in 1999/2000.

This segment is 8 minutes long and includes an example of each of the major Strange Situation classifications. Broadcast permissions were obtained from the participants, making this is one of the few examples of all three major classifications suitable for general classroom use.

We have added some brief definitions (attachment, attachment security, attachment insecurity) and reprinted this 8 minute video clip on DVD. We are pleased to make this available for non-profit, educational use. No charge - pay only a nominal fee to cover duplication, labeling, and postage:

United States - $10 US
Canada - $10 CAN
Europe - €10

Send currency, check, or money order payable to CMHP to:

The Center for Mental Health Promotion
Media Projects - Strange Situation DVD
184 South Gillette Avenue
Bayport, New York 11705

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

NYAC Media Archiving Project

The New York Attachment Consortium is currently in the process of archiving information about the early pioneers of attachment theory. We believe it will benefit current researchers and future students to have as much information available regarding the origins of the theory and how it developed in the formative years.

We are interested in archiving other pertinent events in the early development of attachment theory so that this information is not lost. If anyone reading this has or knows of any other material relating to the early pioneers that they might be willing to share for these purposes, please contact the New York Attachment Consortium.