Attachment theory may be considered a theory of emotion regulation. The mechanism of transmitting attachment organization and, thereby, a characteris…

Coherence is a central construct in attachment interviews. Coherent discourse is based on what the linguistic philosopher Grice calls the ‘Cooperativ…

Attachment theory and infant research have demonstrated that psychological organization is an adaptation aimed at preserving critical, life-sustainin…

Most people who find themselves reading this article will be doing so because they think that they or someone close to them might be suffering from d…

The extent and nature of intimate violence, partner abuse and serious sexual assault Intimate violence is the collective term used for partner abuse,…

What are attachment theory and dynamics? Attachment theory may be understood as a theory of trauma – the trauma of separation and loss in the face o…

A solid marriage is one of the foundations for building a successful stepfamily.In stepfamilies, however, bonds between a parent and child have prece…

Stress occurs when pressure exceeds a person’s own perceived ability to cope. It has overtaken the common cold as a major reason for absence from wor…

This study was invoked following the observation of a male rape case at the local crown court as part of training for CRASAC (Coventry Rape and Sexua…

In their anxiety to help someone addicted to alcohol or drugs, families, friends and carers often don’t recognise how they are being affected by the…

My private practice puts me in contact with many people who are hurting emotionally from childhood experiences, although, as adults the hurt may be m…

In the commercial world, one might say ‘if you want to know what John Smith buys, you must see life through John Smith’s eyes’. The ability and quest…