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Book SynopsisThis thought-provoking and illuminating guide will be a helpful companion for students and professionals across the fields of psychology, counselling, social work, and health. It explains the key concepts and describes how the main attachment types play out both in childhood and later life, and it identifies some of the intriguing questions being explored by research, such as: 'What part do individuals' attachment histories play in adult relationships?' and 'What scope is there for attachment styles established in infancy to change later in life?'Part I introduces the reader to the key conceptual components of modern attachment theory. Part II then covers the four main attachment patterns (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganised) that have been identified by attachment researchers. Each pattern is explored and examined as it plays out across the life course. The mental health, physical health and relationship issues associated with each pattern are also considered. Part III ta
Trade ReviewA must-read for practitioners and advocates working with others across the lifespan, providing evidence-based practices for identifying and remediating attachment needs. -- Heidi Legg Burross, Professor of Practice in Educational Psychology * University of Arizona, USA *
This is a book for anyone interested in the subject of attachment theory and its relevance to social work and other health related settings. There is real depth to its exploration of the origins of attachment theory and its impact on contemporary practice. -- Jason Loffman, Senior Lecturer in Social Work * University of Central Lancashire, UK *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Attachment Theory, Models and Measures 1. Attachment Behaviour 2. Emotions and their Regulation 3. The Internal Working Model 4. Patterns of Attachment 5. Attachment in Adulthood Part 2: Attachment Patterns, Types and Styles 6. Secure Attachments in Childhood 7. Secure Attachments in Adulthood 8. Avoidant Attachments in Childhood 9. Avoidant and Dismissing Attachments in Adulthood 10. Ambivalent Attachments in Childhood 11. Anxious and Preoccupied Attachments in Adulthood 12. Disorganised and Controlling Attachments in Childhood 13. Fearful Avoidant Attachments and Unresolved States of Mind in Adulthood Part 3: Issues and Debates 14. Temperament, Disability and Gender: The Interaction of Nature and Nurture 15. Attachment across the Lifecourse: Continuity and Discontinuity, Stability and Change 16. Use and Misuses of Attachment Theory Epilogue Bibliography Index
