Attachment and Family Systems: Conceptual, Empirical and Therapeutic Relatedness(Routledge Series on Family Therapy and Counseling)

IAttachment and Family Systems is a cogent and compelling text addressing the undeniable overlap between two systems of thought that deal with the nature of interpersonal relationships and how these impact functioning. In this enlightening work, leading thinkers in the field apply attachment theory within a systemic framework to a variety of life cycle transitional tasks and clinical issues.

Table of Contents:
THEORETICAL OVERVIEW 1. Implications of Attachment Research for the Field of Family Therapy, Robert Marvin FAMILY PERSPECTIVE 2. Family Level Emotional Climate and its Impact on the Flexibility of Relationship Representations, Jean Talbotand James McHale LIFE CYCLE TRANSITIONS:CHILD/ADOLESCENT PERSPECTIVE 3. Attachment Theory Applied to Adolescents, Stacy Cretzmeyer 4. Adolescence and Attachment: From Theory to Treatment Implications, Susan Mackey LIFE CYCLETRANSITIONS: ADULT PERSEPCTIVE 5. Therapy with Clients' Attachment-Related Love and Work Struggles, Carole Pistole 6. The Systemic Nature of Couple Relationships: An Attachment Perspective, Judy Feeney 7. A Systemic Approach to Restructuring Adult Attachment: The EFT Model of Couples Therapy, Susan M.Johnson and Marlene Best SPECIFIC CLINICALISSUES 8. Linking Systems and Attachment Theory: A Conceptual Framework for Marital Violence, Claire Haslam and Phyllis Erdman 9. An Approach to Treatment of Attachment Issues in the Adult and Child Subsystems Through the Use of Thematic Play Therapy in Conjunction with Couples Therapy, Michael R. Carns, RobinEnglish, Leslie Huling, Ann Carns 10. Integrative Systemic Approaches to Attachment-Related Trauma, Sylvia Marotta 11. Attachment Theory and Family Systems Theory as Frameworks for Understanding the Intergenerational Transmission of Family Violence, PamelaAlexander and Stephanie Warner

About the Author :
Edited by Erdman, Phyllis; Caffery, Tom

Review :
"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