Attachment-Based Therapy relies on John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory to inform the therapeutic process. Attachment Theory emphasizes the quality of an infant’s connection to its parent, most primarily its mother. If a child is adequately cared for and responded to, they will grow up to form healthy relationships. If a mother is too distant, unresponsive, or overly cautious, the infant is more likely to grow up to experience unhealthy relationships. Children must get adequate care and love to learn to trust others and themselves.
Attachment-Based Therapy’s goal is to help you rebuild the context of your relationships in more healthy, positive ways. Your therapist will show you openness, caring, and empathy. You can experience what a healthy relationship looks and feels like through this therapeutic relationship.
Although therapists can use it for individual or group therapy, you may benefit from Attachment-Based Therapy in a family therapy setting.
Your therapist will help you discover your particular attachment style based on your relationship with your parents and your early memories of family relationships. They also will explore your current relationship dynamics as they relate to your upbringing. With this understanding, you and your therapist can then begin to restructure your existing relationships based on a foundation of love and trust.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Attachment-Based Therapy
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Hello, Jack is my nickname and you're welcome to use it. I've been seeing clients privately for over 20 years. As well as 17 running a rehab and detox and partial oversight of a psychiatric unit. I enjoy working with people. I enjoy working with people who are invested in their growth and are willing to do the work. I have great respect for the trust that is offered as clients share their lives...
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Change can happen when people are given the time and space to learn and process their personal life challenges, and then take action. I would be honored to work with you during the difficult seasons of your life, to help empower you towards the change you need. Your sessions will be guided by your personal story, input and my combined backgrounds in social work and education. My experience as a...
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Skills for Life offers therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and the families that support them. We are located in Madison Valley by Cafe Flora and also offer HIPPA compliant telehealth. Call for a free 15 minute consultation to see if counseling can help your family. Sarah Fiskness is a licensed mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience in social services, education a...
