This is a summary of the article “Attachment Theory and Mindfulness” by Rose Snyder, Shauna Shapiro, and David Treleaven in the Journal of Child and Family Studies.
In the article, Snyder et al. (2012) begins by providing a brief introduction on two fundamental psychology areas: attachment theory and mindfulness. The authors detail on the significance of early parent-infant relationship on children’s development. For instance, the sources and effects of stress that come with parenting can enter the parent-child relationship if the parent does not pay close attention to the child’s needs and the parent-child attachment thereby, creating a negative interaction that may lead to future behavioral problems for the child. However, Snyder et al. …show more content…
(2012) focus on in the article is attachment theory and mindfulness. The review is essentially divided into three sections. The first section examines a general overview of the attachment theory. It also details the types of attachment, such as secure and avoidant. Furthermore, Snyder et al. (2012) discuss the concept of intergenerational transmission of attachment, which states that parents often learn how to be parents to their own children through the way of their own parents raised them when they were children. Therefore, parenting choices and attitudes influence future generations’ development of relationships and the ability to cope with ever-changing life situations. Section two examines relevant literature and concepts on mindfulness. Part of the section especially deals with conducted studies concerning mindful parenting. Moreover, Snyder et al. (2012) disclose some of the overall benefits to mindfulness that goes beyond relationships. For example, the authors state that some findings from mindfulness--based programs have shown pain reduction, improved body image, increased positive states, etc. Also, mindfulness-based therapies have shown to be effective in the treatment of relapse prevention for depression, severely emotionally distressed participants, were found to have fewer incidences of self-harm, etc. The third section examines future research and integration of mindfulness practices with attachment theory. In this section, the authors also present suggestions for future research that have been proposed by other
In the article, Snyder et al. (2012) begins by providing a brief introduction on two fundamental psychology areas: attachment theory and mindfulness. The authors detail on the significance of early parent-infant relationship on children’s development. For instance, the sources and effects of stress that come with parenting can enter the parent-child relationship if the parent does not pay close attention to the child’s needs and the parent-child attachment thereby, creating a negative interaction that may lead to future behavioral problems for the child. However, Snyder et al. …show more content…
(2012) focus on in the article is attachment theory and mindfulness. The review is essentially divided into three sections. The first section examines a general overview of the attachment theory. It also details the types of attachment, such as secure and avoidant. Furthermore, Snyder et al. (2012) discuss the concept of intergenerational transmission of attachment, which states that parents often learn how to be parents to their own children through the way of their own parents raised them when they were children. Therefore, parenting choices and attitudes influence future generations’ development of relationships and the ability to cope with ever-changing life situations. Section two examines relevant literature and concepts on mindfulness. Part of the section especially deals with conducted studies concerning mindful parenting. Moreover, Snyder et al. (2012) disclose some of the overall benefits to mindfulness that goes beyond relationships. For example, the authors state that some findings from mindfulness--based programs have shown pain reduction, improved body image, increased positive states, etc. Also, mindfulness-based therapies have shown to be effective in the treatment of relapse prevention for depression, severely emotionally distressed participants, were found to have fewer incidences of self-harm, etc. The third section examines future research and integration of mindfulness practices with attachment theory. In this section, the authors also present suggestions for future research that have been proposed by other