Attachment-based Practice with Children, Adolescents and Families

CLARK BAIM is a psychotherapist, supervisor, group leader and consultant. He is President of the British Psychodrama Association, and is on the faculty of the Family Relations Institute. He is the lead author of Attachment-based Practice with Adults (Pavilion, 2011). LYDIA GUTHRIE is a systemic psychotherapist, trainer, group facilitator and supervisor. From 2008-12 she co-led, with Clark Baim, the UKs community-based sexual offending treatment programmes, run by the Probation Service. EZRA LOH is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child, Adolescent and Adult Mental Health, with a special interest in attachment and psychotherapy across the lifespan. SATBINDER KAUR BHOGAL is a Clinical Psychologist, and Clinical Lead for the Personality and Complex Trauma (PACT) Pathway with Forward Thinking Birmingham.

 Table of Contents Foreword by Professor Panos Vostanis PART ONE: Introducing attachment theory and the integrative approach Introduction and how to use this guide 1. Introducing attachment theory; 2. The three basic patterns; 3. The Dynamic-Maturational Model (DMM) of Attachment and Adaptation; 4. The integrative, bio-psycho-social approach PART TWO: Principles, guidelines and tools for assessment, formulation, planning and treatment 5. Ten principles for attachment-based practice; 6. Essential planning and preparation; 7. The goal of treatment; 8. The LEARN model, and purposeful adaptation of treatment PART THREE: The case studies 1. Amelie and Charlie (1): Trying to love through depression and trauma; 2. Lucas (14): Changing sexual behaviour; 3. Jacob (8): Adoption breakdown; 4. Azim (14): Seeking safety in a new country; 5. Suchita (22): In search of independence; 6. Rob (20): Strong feelings in autism; 7. Jessica (14): On the edge and in need of guardian; 8. Gretchen (7): In search of safety, family and belonging; 9. Asha (16): Complex trauma and unresolved grief; 10. Marie and Evelyn (2): A mother and daughter trying to connect; 11. Beth (15): Struggling to understand sexual feelings; 12. Calum (20): Leaving care, entering adulthood and becoming a new parent.