Therapist Uncensored Podcast Integrative Attachment Therapy with Dr. David Elliott (234)
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Apr 24, 2024 Dr. David Elliott, co-author of 'Attachment Disturbances in Adults' and creator of Integrative Attachment Therapy Training, joins the discussion on enhancing therapeutic relationships through attachment theory. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mental imagery in fostering new internal working models. The conversation reveals how these techniques can aid in symptom reduction and well-being, while Ann and Sue share their experiences crafting a book on attachment insecurity. They advocate for more therapists trained in this innovative approach, highlighting its potential impact.
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Therapist Role Limits in Attachment
- Therapist as a good attachment figure is foundational but insufficient for many clients.
- Old childhood internal working models coexist with the new therapist-based models, limiting lasting change.
Integrative Approach to Attachment
- Somatic (bottom-up) and mentalization (top-down) therapies each address parts of attachment insecurity.
- Integrative Attachment Therapy combines these with collaboration to repair attachment more completely.
Encourage Internal Collaboration
- Help clients shift from looking outward for answers to focusing inward on their feelings and bodily sensations.
- Model collaboration by emphasizing shared curiosity and validating their internal experience.