Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice

Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice
ISBN-10
1609184823
ISBN-13
9781609184827
Category
Psychology
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
2011-03-03
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
David Oppenheim, Douglas F. Goldsmith

Description

Attachment research has tremendous potential for helping clinicians understand what happens when parent–child bonds are disrupted, and what can be done to help. Yet there remains a large gap between theory and practice in this area. This book reviews what is known about attachment and translates it into practical guidelines for therapeutic work. Leading scientist-practitioners present innovative strategies for assessing and intervening in parent–child relationship problems; helping young children recover from maltreatment or trauma; and promoting healthy development in adoptive and foster families. Detailed case material in every chapter illustrates the applications of research-based concepts and tools in real-world clinical practice.

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