This comprehensive volume addresses attachment theory’s history as well as its integration with neurobiology, psychophysiology, theories of emotion, regulation theory, and mentalization theory. It explores how clinicians can connect with their clients so that they feel completely seen and heard. The author aims to achieve this by condensing the enormous and diverse literature of the field into a singular, manageable work that clinicians can use to foster these connections.
Key Features
- Integration of Theories: Connects attachment theory with neurobiology, psychophysiology, and emotional regulation.
- Practical Application: Provides insights on applying these theories in clinical practice.
- Accessible for All Levels: Valuable for psychotherapy students, beginning therapists, and experienced clinicians.
- Focus on Well-being: Addresses the integration of mind, body, and emotion.
Additional Information
The book traces the history of attachment theory and describes how neurobiological research has influenced the expansion of attachment theory, and how emotions and psychophysiology have become critical to our understanding of human attachment connections. It concludes with a detailed examination of how to apply these theories in clinical practice.
