David Shemmings, Yvonne Shemmings
Disorganised attachment, the most extreme form of insecure attachment, can develop in a child when the person who is normally meant to protect them is a source of danger. This usually leads to 'fear without solution' and the effects can be lasting and damaging.
This book is a comprehensive and accessible text on disorganised attachment. It outlines what it is, how it can be identified and the key causes, including neurological, biochemical and genetic explanations. Factors that contribute to disorganised attachment are covered including unresolved loss and trauma, and the behaviour of caregivers. The authors also discuss evidence-based interventions to help families and carers as well as how to work with adults to prevent or minimise its occurrence. To root the theory in practice and to illustrate real-life examples of disorganised attachment case vignettes are included.
With an authoritative research base, this accessible text will be invaluable to practitioners and academics in the fields of social care, psychology, counselling and allied health professions as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Acknowledgements.
Dedication.
Introduction.
Part 1. Theoretical and Research Background.
Part 2. Intervening Factors Leading to Disorganized Attachment.
Part 3. Theory and Research into Practice.
Concluding Comments.
References.
Subject Index.
Author Index.