The science and clinical practice of attachment theory [electronic resource] : a guide from infancy to adulthood / by Brian Allen.

"This book bridges the gap between research and practice by summarizing attachment processes across the lifespan and reviews its clinical applications with infants, children, adolescents, and adults"-- "This book summarizes attachment processes across the lifespan and reviews clinical applications w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allen, Brian, 1979- (Author)
Corporate Author: American Psychological Association
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2023.
Subjects:
Attachment behavior.
Developmental psychology.
Online Access:
Books at JSTOR: 2023 (JSTOR)
Variant Title:
The Science and Clinical Practice of Attachment Theory: A Guide From Infancy to Adulthood
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: Preface
  • Introduction: The Challenges and Promises of Attachment Theory for Mental Health Practitioners
  • Part I. The Science of Attachment Theory
  • Chapter 1: The Historical Foundations of Contemporary Attachment Theory: From John Bowlby to Mary Ainsworth
  • Chapter 2: Attachment During Infancy and Early Childhood: Understanding Attachment Behavior
  • Chapter 3: Attachment During Middle Childhood: Internal Working Models and Developmental Trajectories
  • Chapter 4: Attachment During Adolescence: Evolving Caregiver Relationships and the Role of Peers
  • Chapter 5: Attachment During Adulthood: Being a Parent and a Partner
  • Part II: The Clinical Application of Attachment Theory and Research
  • Chapter 6: Attachment and Clinical Practice With Infants and Young Children: The Field of Infant Mental Health
  • Chapter 7: Attachment and Clinical Practice With School-Age Children: At the Intersection of Clinical and Developmental Science
  • Chapter 8: Attachment and Clinical Practice With Adolescents: Building Autonomy and Connectedness
  • Chapter 9: Attachment and Clinical Practice With Adults: Applications to Individual and Couple Therapy
  • Part III. Questions and Controversies
  • Chapter 10: "Attachment Disorder," "Attachment Therapy," and the Redemption of a Clinical Theory
  • Chapter 11: Frequently Asked Questions
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Author.