Seven ways that the concepts of attachment, mentalization and theory of mind transform family treatment.
The concepts of attachment, mentalization, and theory of mind have significant implications for family treatment. The author explores how these concepts are used to enrich and expand the process of family therapy with the premise that attachment provides a significant conceptual base both for understanding family development and for informing therapeutic interventions. A case example illustrates the use of these concepts in family treatment.
Safier
Ellen J
EJ
ESafier@aol.com
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D009769:Object Attachment; D011582:Psychological Theory