Adult Attachment and Couple Psychotherapy

<p>Attachment theory has triggered an explosion of research into family relationships and has provided a conceptual basis for the work of practitioners. <em>Adult Attachment and Couple Psychotherapy</em> brings research and practice perspectives to bear on the adult couple relationship and provides a framework for assessing and working with secure and insecure partnerships.<br>Divided into three parts the book:<br>* looks at what is meant by secure and insecure attachment in the couple<br>* describes how theory and research have been applied to practice and how practice has added to the understanding of the complex problems that couples bring to therapy<br>* examines the significance of training and the organisation of work for effective practice with couples.<br>Using vivid illustrations from clinical and community work <em>Adult Attachment and Couple Psychotherapy</em> offers stimulating reading for all those involved in this field who wish to re-assess their models of practice.</p>