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North American and European psychologists offer therapists, clinical researchers, and graduate students an introduction to attachment theory in a gentler manner than has been available hithertofore. They discuss the implications of the theory and research for adult psychotherapy, applications, research findings, and areas in which more research in needed. Thematic sections cover theoretical foundations, assessing attachment, clinical utility, integration with clinical approaches, and future directions. Among specific topics are an interpersonal approach to attachment and change, transference, self-report measures of adult attachment in clinical practice, and the therapist as secure base. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Written with the practicing psychotherapist in mind, this invaluable book presents cutting-edge knowledge on adult attachment and explores the implications for day-to-day clinical practice. Leading experts illustrate how theory and research in this dynamic area can inform assessment, case formulation, and clinical decision making. The book puts such concepts as the secure base, mentalization, and attachment styles in a new light by focusing on their utility for understanding the therapeutic relationship and processes of change. It offers recommendations for incorporating attachment ideas and tools into specific treatment approaches, with separate chapters on psychoanalytic, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and emotionally focused therapies.
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