Adult Attachment Patterns in a Treatment Context: Relationship and narrative

by Sarah Daniel

Book Overview

Attachment theory posits that the need for attachment is a life-long phenomenon that becomes especially relevant in times of crisis or trauma. When adults experience illness, accidents, assaults, psychological difficulties or losses, their attachment-behavioural systems are activated, motivating them to seek help and support from family and friends and/or from helping professionals. However, the resulting request for help is affected and shaped...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415718740
• ISBN13: 9780415718745
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"