Attachment theory in clinical work with children bridging the gap between research and practice

• Other Authors: Oppenheim, David 1958- (Editor), Goldsmith, Douglas F. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Guilford 2007
• Subjects: Child; Parent-Child Relations; Object Attachment
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• Physical Description: xvi, 256 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781609184827; 1609184823

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