Attachment across the Lifecourse

Attachment across the Lifecourse

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Attachment across the Lifecourse by David Howe

This thought-provoking and illuminating guide will be a helpful companion for students and professionals across the fields of psychology, counselling, social work, and health. It explains the key concepts and describes how the main attachment types play out both in childhood and later life, and it identifies some of the intriguing questions being explored by research, such as: 'What part do individuals' attachment histories play in adult relationships?' and 'What scope is there for attachment styles established in infancy to change later in life?' Part I introduces the reader to the key conceptual components of modern attachment theory. Part II then covers the four main attachment patterns (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganised) that have been identified by attachment researchers. Each pattern is explored and examined as it plays out across the life course. The mental health, physical health and relationship issues associated with each pattern are also considered. Part III takes a step back and acknowledges some of the unresolved questions and controversies that continue to stimulate the theory. The second edition features a brand new chapter which considers the application of attachment theory across various settings, including forensic settings, child protection practice, and parenting interventions.
A must-read for practitioners and advocates working with others across the lifespan, providing evidence-based practices for identifying and remediating attachment needs-- Heidi Legg Burross, Professor of Practice in Educational Psychology * University of Arizona, USA *
This is a book for anyone interested in the subject of attachment theory and its relevance to social work and other health related settings. There is real depth to its exploration of the origins of attachment theory and its impact on contemporary practice. -- Jason Loffman, Senior Lecturer in Social Work * University of Central Lancashire, UK *
David Howe OBE is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, UK. Lucy Betts is a Professor in Social Developmental Psychology and Lead Research Co-ordinator for the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
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ISBN 13 9781350324657
ISBN 10 1350324655
Title Attachment across the Lifecourse
Author David Howe
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2023-08-24
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.