The Attachment-Based Focused Genogram Workbook is a hands-on guide for clinicians looking to integrate attachment research and family systems theory into their practice, with particular attention to intergenerational transmission processes. The book introduces a range of relationship mapping and timeline tools, grounded in the use of focused genograms and the Intersystem Approach. Examining the importance of the therapeutic bond within a variety of client-systems, the book outlines a new methodology for identifying childhood attachment patterns, adult attachment styles, family scripts and attachment narratives, and contextual social bonds. Exercises are also included throughout to encourage reflective thinking and to consolidate key concepts. Utilizing genograms as an essential tool in systemically focused family practice, this workbook will help therapists at all levels to apply and strengthen systemic considerations for clinical practice and research. The text also complements the revised edition of Focused Genograms, which uniquely applies attachment research for individuals, couples, and families in contextual clinical settings.

Focused Genograms provides a cutting-edge guide to utilizing the Intersystem Approach meta-framework and attachment theory to construct focused genograms. Focused genograms are graphic representations of intergenerational family interactions, and can be tailored to themes. This new volume includes nearly two decades of research, clinical experience, and theory; including rapidly expanding empirical support of attachment theory, gender, and trauma theory. It will allow the reader to comprehensively develop assessment and treatment planning for a wide range of client-systems. The clinical approach to using Focused Genograms traces intergenerational patterns of attachment and helps the therapist create an attachment-focused bond with client-systems of all types.

Building Intimate Relationships is an invaluable guide filled with practical tools, concepts, and exercises to help couples enhance intimacy and develop and maintain healthy, successful relationships. Based on the world-renowned PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills) program, this book is designed to educate mental health professionals about the program and its adaptations.

The PAIRS program goes beyond the usual conceptions of listening and problem solving, emphasizing emotional and physical connections. PAIRS acts as a kind of bridge between marriage education and couples therapy that is beneficial to couples in healthy relationships hoping to improve intimacy and to distressed couples trying to save their marriage.

In this book, the most experienced PAIRS leaders together with the creator of the program present the framework of PAIRS along with the proven exercises and techniques to enhance intimacy between couples. Chapters include discussions of intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, "emotional literacy", sensuality and sexuality, spirituality, and gender issues. An exciting and innovative approach to helping couples rekindle the sparks of love that brought them together in the first place, Building Intimate Relationships is an essential read for every couples therapy student and counselor.

Rita DeMaria, Phd, is Director of PAIRS Programs at Council for Relationships in Philadelphia. She has been a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years. Mo Therese Hannah, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Siena College, Loudonsville, NY, a practicing clinical psychologist, and an Advanced Clinician in Imago Therapy.

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The Attachment-Based Focused Genogram Workbook is a hands-on guide for clinicians looking to integrate attachment research and family systems theory into their practice, with particular attention to intergenerational transmission processes. The book introduces a range of relationship mapping and timeline tools, grounded in the use of focused genograms and the Intersystem Approach. Examining the importance of the therapeutic bond within a variety of client-systems, the book outlines a new methodology for identifying childhood attachment patterns, adult attachment styles, family scripts and attachment narratives, and contextual social bonds. Exercises are also included throughout to encourage reflective thinking and to consolidate key concepts. Utilizing genograms as an essential tool in systemically focused family practice, this workbook will help therapists at all levels to apply and strengthen systemic considerations for clinical practice and research. The text also complements the revised edition of Focused Genograms, which uniquely applies attachment research for individuals, couples, and families in contextual clinical settings.

Focused Genograms provides a cutting-edge guide to utilizing the Intersystem Approach meta-framework and attachment theory to construct focused genograms. Focused genograms are graphic representations of intergenerational family interactions, and can be tailored to themes. This new volume includes nearly two decades of research, clinical experience, and theory; including rapidly expanding empirical support of attachment theory, gender, and trauma theory. It will allow the reader to comprehensively develop assessment and treatment planning for a wide range of client-systems. The clinical approach to using Focused Genograms traces intergenerational patterns of attachment and helps the therapist create an attachment-focused bond with client-systems of all types.