Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice

Book Overview

Attachment research has tremendous potential for helping clinicians understand what happens when parent-child bonds are disrupted, and what can be done to help. Yet there remains a large gap between theory and practice in this area. This book reviews what is known about attachment and translates it into practical guidelines for therapeutic work. Leading scientist-practitioners present innovative strategies for assessing and intervening in parent-child relationship problems; helping young children recover from maltreatment or trauma; and promoting healthy development in adoptive and foster families. Detailed case material in every chapter illustrates the applications of research-based concepts and tools in real-world clinical practice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159385448X
• ISBN13: 9781593854485
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.0"