Attachment and Interaction (Paperback)

Mario Marrone

ISBN 10: 1849052093 / ISBN 13: 9781849052092

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2014

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Paperback. Attachment and Interaction is an accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory, which traces the early roots of attachment theory from the work of its creator John Bowlby through to the most recent theoretical developments and their clinical applications. Mario Marrone explores how attachment theory can inform the way in which therapists work with their patients, and what the practical implications are of using such an approach. By bringing together personal anecdotes from his own experiences as Bowlby's supervisee with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas, Marrone creates a memorable and engaging account of attachment theory. This new, updated edition includes references to bereavement, sexuality and the application of attachment-based principles to individual, family and group psychotherapy.This clear exposition of attachment theory is relevant and valuable reading for trainees and practising individual and group psychotherapists, family therapists and mental health professionals as well as anyone with an interest in John Bowlby and the evolution of psychotherapy. This accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory mixes personal anecdotes from the author's experience of being supervised by John Bowlby, the creator of attachment theory, with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas and how they have been expanded up to the present day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Attachment and Interaction (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849052093
• ISBN 13: 9781849052092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Attachment and Interaction is an accessible introduction to the history and evolution of attachment theory, which traces the early roots of attachment theory from the work of its creator John Bowlby through to the most recent theoretical developments and their clinical applications.

Mario Marrone explores how attachment theory can inform the way in which therapists work with their patients, and what the practical implications are of using such an approach. By bringing together personal anecdotes from his own experiences as Bowlby's supervisee with clear explanations of Bowlby's ideas, Marrone creates a memorable and engaging account of attachment theory. This new, updated edition includes references to bereavement, sexuality and the application of attachment-based principles to individual, family and group psychotherapy.

This clear exposition of attachment theory is relevant and valuable reading for trainees and practising individual and group psychotherapists, family therapists and mental health professionals – as well as anyone with an interest in John Bowlby and the evolution of psychotherapy.

About the Author

Formerly a NHS psychiatrist, Dr Marrone  has a private practice in psychotherapy in London. He is also co-founder and Chairman of the International Attachment Network as well as co-founder of the Journal Attachment and Human Development'. Dr Marrone received regular clinical supervision from the founder of attachment theory John Bowlby over a period of ten years, from 1980 until shortly before Bowlby's death in 1990. He also trained at the Institute of Psychonalysis (London) and the Institute of Group Analysis.  He has lectured internationally on attachment theory and related subjects.