Treating Attachment Disorders: From Theory to Therapy

Treating Attachment Disorders: From Theory to Therapy by Karl Heinz Brisch provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing attachment disorders in patients of all ages. Grounded in cutting-edge theory and research, the book explores the links between early experiences of separation, loss, and trauma and a range of psychological, behavioral, and psychosomatic problems.

Through detailed case illustrations and an emphasis on the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, Brisch demonstrates how an attachment perspective can inform psychotherapeutic practice. The book covers applications of attachment-based psychotherapy across the entire life course, with a primary focus on treating infants and young children and their caregivers.

This updated edition incorporates recent advances in research on neurobiology, genetics, and psychotraumatology, as well as expanded sections on inpatient treatment for traumatized children and promising prevention programs for expectant couples, families, and young children. With its focus on the latest knowledge on disorganized attachment, attachment disorders, and assessments, this book is an essential resource for clinicians and researchers working with attachment-related issues.