Addiction as an Attachment Disorder
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765703378 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 364 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Foreword:"Addiction is a disorder in self-regulation. But it is the domain of interpersonal relations that he makes clear why individuals susceptible to substance use disorders (SUDs) are especially vulnerable. "Edward J. He fills in all the gaps between theory and practice covering wide and ranging issues of what practice and empirical findings have to teach about the critical ingredients of AA, group therapy, and individual psychotherapy. In this monumental and illuminating text Philip Flores covers all the reasons why this is so. Flores's work here is an extraordinary one because, in parsimonious and clear language, he makes a major contribution to the literature and practice of effective psychotherapy in general and effective psychotherapy for the addictions in particular. Khantzian, M.D., clinical professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical SchoolA Jason Aronson Book. His emphasis on addiction as an attachment disorder is principally important because he provides extensive scholarly and clinical insights as to why certain vulnerable individuals so desperately need to substitute chemical solutions and connections for human ones. This is a job well done because it helps students and experienced clinicians alike to always be mindful of how they bring their humanity to the distress and suffering of others. Individuals who become dependent on addictive substances cannot regulate their emotions, self-care, self-esteem, and relationships. The streng
Addicted to porn? Read this book. Marnia Robinson The content of this book is extremely important. Attachment is healthy, and has very real beneficial effects on our physiology and emotional health. It's a shame this book is so poorly edited and redundant - not to mention absurdly priced.I read this book because someone mentioned it . 1 step forward, 2 steps back: More about AA than Attachment; Blames Parents Too Much The thesis of this book is that addiction is a disorder of an individual's ability to have healthy attachments, or primary, intimate relationships. Starting from birth, everyone needs to have two basic things for a secure attachment: a secure base and a safe haven. A secure base is a . R. Williams said Groundbreaking work on attachment.. This is one of my favorite books on understanding the struggle and challenge of addiction. Behaviors will start to make sense and solutions will begin to be revealed. This book is recommended to all therapists working in the field of addictions and anyone who craves a deeper understan
Dr. Spitz, MD, director, Group & Family Therapy Programs, Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons) . (PsycCRITIQUES)At last a book has been written which brings to light what most psychotherapists and addiction counselors intuitively understand: addictive processes and attachment problems are intricately intertwined. In so doing, Flores provides the reader with two books in one. (Marilyn Freimuth, PhD, faculty member at the Fielding Graduate Institute and private practitioner in New York City)It is indeed rare to find a thoughtful and scholarly blend of theoretical material and clinical wisdom in a single volume. This unique book should be on the 'must read' list not only for mental h