Attachment Based Therapy
Object Relations
In Brief
Secure, Fearful, Worrying, Disorganized, Ambivalent, Avoidant, or Resistant.
Defense Mechanisms
Denial, Splitting, Projection.
Quotes
“We are attracted to those who confirm the beliefs we hold about ourselves.” ~ K. Benson
“Things are as they are; we suffer because we imagined differently.” ~ Anonymous
“Behind the mask of indifference is bottomless misery. Behind apparent callousness, despair ~ J. Bowlby
Resources
Websites
Attachmentproject.com
Open.edu
Attach.org
Positivepsychology.com
Movies
Harry Potter Series
Good Will Hunting
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Three Faces of Eve
Books
Object Relations
~ Klein, et al.
Relational Theory
~ P. Wachtel
Attachment Theory in Practice
~ S. Johnson
Therapy Pros
Focuses on motivational factors. Emphasizes interpersonal relations, primarily in the family.
Therapy Cons
Ignores temperament/social class. Undervalues sexual/aggressive triggers.
