Attachment and Family Systems

Conceptual, Empirical and Therapeutic Relatedness

By: Phyllis Erdman (Editor), Tom Caffery (Editor)

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Hardcover | 8 November 2002 | Edition Number 1

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288 Pages

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Attachment and Family Systemsattempts to conceptually link attachment theory and family systems. The authors of the chapters have written extensively in the fields of family therapy and attachment theory. In their previous writings they have presented both conceptually and empirically based research to support the complementary nature of these two theories. This book combines the clinical and conceptual work of these authors into a single volume. The authors apply attachment theory within a systemic framework to a variety of life cycle transistional tasks and clinical issues, including: the assessment of family functioning and family emotional support, measures of affective expression, the manifestation of attachment organization in love and work relationships and systemic approaches to attachment-related trauma. The authors also deal with issues of family violence and differentiation struggles in adolescence.

Industry Reviews

"This book is a valuable contribution to the field. Erdman and Caffery present the logical combination of two powerful theories for change. It provides the clearest and most up-to-date statement on current thinking." -- Patricia Stevens, PhD, President, International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
"This book addresses, in an intriguing manner, the compelling overlap between two systems of thought that address the nature of interpersonal relationships and how these impact functioning throughout the lifespan." -- Mo Therese Hannah, PhD, Siena College

"A timely exploration of how the two systems of thought might be combined. ...does an excellent job reviewing the current state of play. In bringing together a range of informed and therapeutically talented contributors, the editors help re-unite two of psychology's leading theories on the nature of interpersonal relationships, socio-emotional development and psychological change." -- David Howe, BSc, MA, PhD, PGCE, CQSW, University of East Anglia

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