Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; 1 The psychological immune system: An extended analogy; 2 The six domains of attachment theory; 3 Attachment theory and psychoanalysis: Finding a common language; 4 Attachment in clinical practice; 5 An integrative perspective on change in psychotherapy; 6 Disorganized attachment and the 'basic fault'; 7 Attachment and the 'storied self '; 8 Attachment and narrative in psychotherapy; 9 Abuse, trauma and memory: An attachment perspective; 10 Art, attachment and psychotherapy
11 Money and psychotherapy12 Endings in psychotherapy; Appendix: BABI -- brief attachment-based therapy, a treatment modality based on attachment theory; References; Subject index
Summary
In recent decades, attachment theory has gained widespread interest and acceptance, although the relevance of attachment theory to clinical practice has never been clear. The Search for the Secure Base shows how attachment theory can be used therapeutically. Jeremy Holmes introduces an exciting new attachment paradigm in psychotherapy with adults, describing the principles and practice of attachment-informed therapy in a way that will be useful to beginners and experienced therapists alike. Illustrated with a wide range of clinical examples, this book will be welcomed by practitioners
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-176)