{"product_id":"attachment-across-the-lifecourse-by-lucy-betts-9781350324657","title":"Attachment across the Lifecourse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thought-provoking and illuminating guide will be a helpful companion for students and professionals across the fields of psychology, counselling, social work, and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explains the key concepts and describes how the main attachment types play out both in childhood and later life. It identifies some of the intriguing questions being explored by research, such as: \u003cem\u003eWhat part do individuals' attachment histories play in adult relationships?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat scope is there for attachment styles established in infancy to change later in life?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart I introduces the reader to the key conceptual components of modern attachment theory. Part II then covers the four main attachment patterns (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, and disorganised) that have been identified by attachment researchers. Each pattern is explored and examined as it plays out across the life course. The mental health, physical health, and relationship issues associated with each pattern are also considered. Part III takes a step back and acknowledges some of the unresolved questions and controversies that continue to stimulate the theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition features a brand new chapter which considers the application of attachment theory across various settings, including forensic settings, child protection practice, and parenting interventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423820202220,"sku":"9781350324657","price":65.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71DUNUN-TSL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774431475","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/attachment-across-the-lifecourse-by-lucy-betts-9781350324657","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}