Attachment therapy

This paper studies the idea of how interpersonal therapy works with and to improve (reduce) depression. In a number of articles, the response to what this style of therapy is aimed at and how it works will be brought upon with results from studies who have seen the outcomes from trials rooted on this topic. In a few of these articles the way that improvement with interpersonal therapy is measured is through a person’s characteristics, for example a person’s openness to experience or their…

record, Will is intellectually superior to other young adults. Math professor Gerard attempts to straighten up Will’s life by sending him to therapy. The following essay will be a psychoanalysis on Will Hunting, and will discuss, Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Ainsworth’s theory of attachment, defense mechanisms, and the movie’s portrayal of therapy. Erikson’s theory states that “[social forces effect our human development], […] [the individual himself, and society play an…

1. Reactive Attachment Disorder can be defined as a serious condition in which infants and/or young children struggle to establish healthy attachments with their main caregivers. 2. A healthy attachment style between a child and their parent starts while the baby is still in the womb. The connection and the desire that healthy children seek, especially when they are scared or hungry, displays a healthy attachment style. 3. Two circumstances that may “rob” children of the opportunity to form a…

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) is an evidence-based, short-term relationship therapy model largely derived from attachment theory. The goal of this brief process is to strengthen the emotional security in a romantic relationship. Partners learn how to express their emotions and to actively listen to those of the significant other. EFT is primarily based on attachment theory, which contends that “seeking and maintaining close attachment bonds is a universal human need maintained…

least three reasons why attachment theory and research has special significance for helping professionals. To begin, attachment theory plays a big part in psychology today. I believe attachment theory and research is significant, because it helps professionals be more knowledgeable of the client developmental stages. In addition, it helps professionals be aware of different attachment styles between the child and caregiver. Research helps professionals understand how attachment affects the…

Psychologist Mary Ainworth developed a theory on the importance of the varying types of attachment between caregiver and child through experimental research in 1969. Ainworth created an assessment technique known as the Strange Situation Classification or SSC. The Strange Situation Classification was tested on infants, (mostly one to two year olds) and it demonstrated the responses of infants when separated from their mothers. The experiment was held in a room with a mother, baby and a complete…

In reflecting on this competency, I believe the best phrase that describes my development and growth both as a student and counselor is that of “grit” which was adapted from a student presentation during January’s residency weekend of this year. Grit describes one’s ability to stick with things over a very long time until it is mastered. I believe I was able to exhibit grit throughout my two years of completing the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program due to the many challenges I have…

Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research, written by R. Chris Fraley, discusses research findings and theoretical ideas on the topic of adult attachment theory. He provides insight on previously developed findings related to this topic, and the behavioral and emotional patterns that transfer into his understandings on adult attachment. Past and current studies suggest that attachment behaviors are exhibited when separation occurs between a primary attachment figure, or caregiver,…

Postnatal Attachment and Early Developmental Outcomes I. Introduction II. What is attachment A. Definition of attachment B. Intrinsic value C. Attachment is an important aspect of infant and child development 1. Solid attachment bonds produce positive developmental outcomes 2. Insecure or disorganized attachments can produce detrimental developmental outcomes as well as infant behavioral issues III. Attachment Theories A. Erik Erikson 1. Developmental Stage theory 2. Must resolve key conflicts…

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…