In Restoring Mentalizing in Attachment Relationships: Treating
Trauma With Plain Old Therapy, Jon G. Allen, Ph.D., argues that the
incorporation of mentalizing into attachment theory and research
provides a solid foundation for trauma treatment, and offers
therapists and patients a pathway to recovery. In plain language
accessible to clinicians and laypeople alike, Allen describes
trauma in attachment relationships, reviews the literature, and
makes a compelling, evidence-based argument for the efficacy of
psychotherapy. Specifically, the book: - Presents a comprehensive
view of attachment trauma across diverse diagnostic conditions,
directly linking these to the psychotherapeutic interventions that
work best.- Allows therapists from different theoretical
frameworks, by using these best practices, to treat patients with a
wide range of problems and disorders.- Situates mindfulness and
mentalizing as central to secure attachment, focusing clinicians'
attention on these most critical dimensions of healing
relationships.- Provides a thorough review of the research on
attachment, mindfulness, and mentalizing, and evaluates the
effectiveness of the most popular trauma treatments, thereby
equipping clinicians to treat patients across the spectrum of
trauma-related psychiatric disorders.- Employs a down-to-earth,
conversational writing style that makes the book accessible to
patients and family members as well as to professionals.
Trauma can be the result of blatant events, such as violence,
abuse, and neglect, or the subtle yet pervasive failure to connect.
Both contribute to developmental psychopathology and cause lasting
emotional pain. "Plain old therapy," according to Allen, is a
valuable and proven resource for addressing trauma and treating
patients with complex psychiatric disorders. This fascinating and
eminently useful book should help to restore psychotherapy to its
well-deserved stature.
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