Attachment theory in practice : emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with individuals, couples, and families / Susan M. Johnson. [print]

Includes bibliographies and index.

Attachment: an essential guide for science-based practice -- Attachment theory and science as a model for therapeutic change -- Intervention: working with and using emotion to construct corrective experiences and interactions -- Emotionally focused individual therapy in the attachment frame: expanding the sense of self -- Emotionally focused individual therapy in action -- Getting to safe and sound in emotionally focused couple therapy -- Emotionally focused couple therapy in action -- Restoring family bonds in emotionally focused family therapy -- Emotionally focused family therapy in action -- A postscript: the promise of attachment science

APPENDICES -- Measuring attachment -- General factors and principles in therapy -- Emotionally focused individual therapy and other empirically tested models that include the attachment perspective.

"Subject Areas/Keywords: attachment-based psychotherapy, couple therapy, family therapy, adult attachment, romantic relationships, sexual relationships, child-parent relationships, Dr. Sue Johnson, assessments, emotions, insecurity, insecure attachments, avoidant, anxious, ambivalent, disorganized, affect regulation, marital therapy, therapeutic alliance, humanistic, experiential, EFFT, EFIT, depression, anxiety, emotional disorders, treatments, interventions, techniques, attachment science, attachment therapy, attachment styles, John Bowlby, Carl Rogers, clinical applications, treating marital problems, marriage, love, family problems, safe and sound, early childhood experiences, childhood memories, family of origin, caregiving, counseling, resources for psychotherapists, guides for counselors, EFT manuals, psychotherapy integration, emotion and change". Drawing on cutting-edge research on adult attachment--and providing an innovative roadmap for clinical practice--Susan M. Johnson argues that psychotherapy is most effective when it focuses on the healing power of emotional connection. The primary developer of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples, Johnson now extends her attachment-based approach to individuals and families. The volume shows how EFT aligns perfectly with attachment theory as it provides proven techniques for treating anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Each modality (individual, couple, and family therapy) is covered in paired chapters that respectively introduce key concepts and present an in-depth case example. Special features include instructive end-of-chapter exercises and reflection questions"

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