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SOME CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF ATTACHMENT THEORY IN ADULT PSYCHOTHERAPY.
- Source :
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Clinical Social Work Journal . Spring2005, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p55-68. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- This paper discusses the usefulness of attachment theory in working with adults in psychotherapy. There are four classifications of attachment status in adults: secure attachment, and three types of insecure attachment: dismissing, preoccupied, and disorganized. These categories do not conform to standard diagnostic entities. I discuss examples of the three insecure attachment categories and the likely transference and countertransference configurations that may occur in each category. These categories provide an additional way for therapists to understand and to respond to the needs of their clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00911674
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Social Work Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17093446
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-005-2619-z