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Published UK, 2009
Professional interest in the clinical applications of attachment theory continues to grow and evolve, and at the same time narrative approaches are also gaining ground. This book explores how attachment-based ideas can be used in clinical practice by offering a practical and sophisticated exposition of clinical approaches. Bringing together three main systems of thought and psychotherapeutic practice - systemic theory, attachment theory and narrative theory - practitioners are shown how touse these ideas in their work through the integrated approach of 'attachment narrative therapy. Using clinical examples, the authors provide guidance on how to use attachment narrative therapy in different clinical contexts and with various client groups, including working with

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Rudi Dallos is the Program Director of the Plymouth University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, UK. Arlene Vetere is President of the European Family Therapy Association.
Paperback. 217 pages