Attachment in Psychotherapy
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1541457919 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 341 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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This eloquent book translates attachment theory and research into an innovative framework that grounds adult psychotherapy in the facts of childhood development. Vivid case material illustrates how therapists can tailor interventions to fit the attachment needs of their patients, thus helping them to generate the internalized secure base for which their early relationships provided no foundation. Demonstrating the clinical uses of a focus on nonverbal interaction, the book describes powerful techniques for working with the emotional responses and bodily experiences of patient and therapist alike.. Advancing a model of treatment as transformation through relationship, the author integrates attachment theory with neuroscience, trauma studies, relational psychotherapy, and the psychology of mindfulness
Therapists of all orientations will find help here in fostering a sense of safety and in facilitating their clients' emotional growth."--Nancy McWilliams, PhD, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Wallin not only elucidates the vast empirical literature on attachment, but also with the clarity of a natural teacher and the wisdom of a seasoned clinician makes such findings relevant to the complex challenges of practice. "As someone who bears witness daily to the suffering of the insecurely attached, I am deeply grateful for Attachment in Psychotherapy, a remarkable synthesis of scientific research, clinical observation and theory, and reflection on mindfulness
Amazon Customer said You: Explained. At the time I write this review, virtually every reader has rated it 5 of 5 stars, and I will now join their ranks. The title of the work may lead you to believe that the book is an integration of attachment theory and research directed at helping psychotherapists. It is that certainly, but its value to readers is general is remarkable.Attachment in Psychotherapy is a seminal contribution to understanding of the human condition. I have re. Comprehensive resource on attachment theory and its treatment I am a layperson when it comes to psychological matters. I also consider dabbling in psychological topics to be my favorite hobby. How else can one gain greater insight into the inner workings of themselves and others? Wallin's book is a real gem. He has done a nice job blending research with supporting scenarios taken from his years as a practicing clinician. His depth and breadth of coverage on attachment theory is immense. I learned a . An important book for therapists across professional development. Anne Hammond-Meyer, PhD I have read a number of clinically relevant treatment books. I often find them helpful, and make use of the author's perspective in my daily work as a psychotherapist. Nancy McWilliams has written 3 treatment books, which I have read until the pages fell apart. But then one day I stumbled on Wallin's book Attachment in Psychotherapy. I have always valued attachment theory and how it informs my work, but I was transformed as a therapist by