Attachment in group psychotherapy / Cheri L. Marmarosh, Rayna D. Markin, Eric B. Spiegel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marmarosh, Cheri L., author.

Contributor:

Markin, Rayna D.

Spiegel, Eric B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group psychotherapy.

Attachment behavior.

Object relations (Psychoanalysis).

Psychotherapy, Group.

Object Attachment.

Medical Subjects:

Psychotherapy, Group.

Object Attachment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2013.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

"This book applies attachment theory to group therapy, explaining how group therapists can work effectively with members who have different attachment histories and current interpersonal strategies. Indeed, an understanding of attachment theory will help group therapists even before the first session of therapy. Screening potential group members, determining who is appropriate for group therapy, and preparing new members before they begin group therapy are critical to successful outcomes. Some individuals are more at risk of dropping out of the group, are inclined to be a scapegoat in the group, struggle to remain engaged in the group process, and avoid emotional intimacy. This book explains why such individuals may have these problems, how to screen for them, whether to assign them to group therapy, and if they are assigned to group therapy, how to prepare them beforehand to maximize the likelihood of a successful outcome. The book also provides group leaders with a structure for ameliorating these problems in group sessions. Because attachment theory is relevant to a wide variety of presenting problems, this book will appeal to all group therapists. It explains how the leader can facilitate emotional regulation and changes in maladaptive beliefs for those members who struggle with insecure attachment"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

I Theory and Empirical Research on Attachment and Group Psychotherapy 15

Chapter 1 An Overview of Attachment Theory and Its Application to Group Psychotherapy 17

Chapter 2 Measuring Group and Dyadic Adult Attachment Styles 37

Chapter 3 Attachment in Individual and Group Psychotherapy: Empirical Findings 51

II Applications of Attachment to Group Practice 65

Chapter 4 Assembling the Group: Screening, Placing, and Preparing Group Members 67

Chapter 5 Processes That Foster Secure Attachment in Group Psychotherapy 97

Chapter 6 Treating the Preoccupied Group Member 123

Chapter 7 Treating the Dismissing-Avoidant Group Member 143

Chapter 8 Treating the Fearful-Avoidant Group Member 161

Chapter 9 Attachment and Special Group Populations: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Trauma 179

Chapter 10 Diversity in Group Psychotherapy: Attachment, Ethnicity, and Race 189

Chapter 11 Attachment, Loss, and Termination in Group Psychotherapy 211

Chapter 12 In-Depth Clinical Case Studies: Attachment Theory and Group Psychotherapy 227.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-282) and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2014. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2014 dcunns

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

9781433813214

1433813211

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.