Attachment and the Defence Against Intimacy : Understanding and Working with Avoidant Attachment, Self-Hatred, and Shame

Attachment and the Defence Against Intimacy is a strong choice for therapists and clinicians who want practical, reliable insight into attachment.

This book combines attachment theory and research with clinical experience to provide practitioners with tools for engaging with individuals who are indifferent, avoidant, highly defensive, and who struggle to make and maintain intimate connections with others. Each chapter contains case studies with children and families, adolescents, adults and couples that acknowledge the challenges of engaging with these “shut down” individuals, with authors sharing what they have learned from their patients about what is needed for effective psychotherapy.

• Key themes include attachment, relationships, psychology.
• Written for therapists and clinicians.
• Supports deeper learning in child psychology with practical, readable insight.

Ideal for therapists and clinicians looking for a thoughtful resource on child psychology. Available from Psychology Reads, this title fits both focused study and everyday personal growth.