The Psychotherapy Curriculum

Attachment and The Therapeutic Relationship


Program Description

Perhaps the most significant development in contemporary psychoanalytic thought has been attachment theory. This program consists of two interviews with Dr. David Wallin.

In the first, which also appears in the program, “The Therapeutic Relationship,” Dr. Wallin translates attachment theory and research into a framework that integrates key attachment principles with psychopathology, with neuroscience, with relational and intersubjective psychotherapeutic approaches, with mentalization, and with mindfulness.

In the second, Dr. Wallin provides a detailed case example of attachment theory in action: how Dr. Wallin used his knowledge of the patient’s attachment style and Wallin’s own self- awareness to salvage a difficult session and deepen his relationship with the patient.

Learning Objectives

Understand the classifications of attachment styles in infants and their adult correlates

Explore how psychopathology develops as a result of attachment issues

Recognize how the therapeutic relationship is impacted by the attachment styles of patient and therapist.

Interviews

Attachment in the Clinical Context: Case Example - David J. Wallin, Ph.D. website

Dr. Wallin provides a detailed case example of attachment theory in action: how Dr. Wallin used his knowledge of the patient’s attachment style and Wallin’s own self- awareness to salvage a difficult session and deepen his relationship with the patient.

Attachment-Oriented Psychotherapy - David J. Wallin, Ph.D. website

Perhaps the most significant development in contemporary psychoanalytic thought has been attachment theory. In this interview, Dr. David Wallin translates attachment theory and research into a framework that integrates key attachment principles with psychopathology, neuroscience, relational and intersubjective psychotherapeutic approaches, mentalization, and mindfulness.

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Client Testimonials


“I found this a very helpful format and nice, leisurely pace of learning. I would welcome continuing the series.”


... Tina O.
LCSW