Book chapter
Improving Relationship Security for Distressed Adolescents
A Practical Guide to Family Therapy, pp 129-147
2024
Abstract
A central task of adolescence is transforming parent-child relationships to support an appropriate balance of attachment and autonomy. Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) provides a road map to accomplish these goals through an organized, systemic approach, particularly for distressed adolescents experiencing depression or suicide ideation. Through five therapeutic tasks in three distinct but overlapping phases, the ABFT therapist aims to support caregivers in providing a secure base of love and protection for adolescents. This chapter provides an overview of that road map and a case study to help therapists better understand its application.
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Details
- Title
- Improving Relationship Security for Distressed Adolescents
- Creators
- Suzanne LevyTorrey A. CreedGuy Diamond
- Contributors
- Andrew Wallis (Editor)Kerrie James (Editor)Paul Rhodes (Editor)
- Publication Details
- A Practical Guide to Family Therapy, pp 129-147
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 2
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- [Retired Faculty]; Center for Family Intervention Science
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85204543269
- Other Identifier
- 991021892015504721