The Handbook of Attachment, Second Edition offers a comprehensive exploration of attachment theory, research, and clinical practice, integrating decades of scientific advances with practical applications in mental health, developmental, and family contexts.
Key Features:
- Presents foundational and contemporary attachment theory, linking early relationships with emotional, cognitive, and social development.
- Synthesizes current research from psychology, neuroscience, and related fields on attachment across the lifespan.
- Provides guidance on assessing attachment patterns and understanding their clinical significance in children, adolescents, and adults.
- Explores therapeutic applications, including interventions for attachment-related disorders, trauma, and relational difficulties.
- Includes contributions from leading scholars and clinicians, offering diverse perspectives on theory, research, and practice.
- Addresses cultural, social, and contextual factors influencing attachment, making it relevant for a global audience of researchers and practitioners.
