Systemic Therapy and Attachment Narratives

by Rudi Dallos, Arlene Vetere

Professional interest in the clinical applications of attachment theory continues to grow and evolve, and at the same time narrative approaches are also gaining ground. This book explores how attachment-based ideas can be used in clinical practice by offering a practical and sophisticated exposition of clinical approaches.

Bringing together three main systems of thought and psychotherapeutic practice - systemic theory, attachment theory and narrative theory - practitioners are shown how to use these ideas in their work through the integrated approach of 'attachment narrative therapy'.

Using clinical examples, the authors provide guidance on how to use attachment narrative therapy in different clinical contexts and with various client groups, including working

alcohol dependency and eating distress

loss and grief

trauma and dissociation

love and applications with couples

Systemic Therapy and Attachment Narratives provides practical guidance for a range of mental health professionals including family therapists, child, adolescent and adult psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and social workers, enabling them to apply this approach in a range of contexts.

Genres: Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jaimini Mehta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book that covers this subject and is helpfully organises it according to issues that clients may face. It's easy to read as an introductory book and will also be helpful to return to when practising this therapy.