Attachment Theory and Its Implications for Psychotherapy with Maltreated Children.

Pearce, John W.; Pezzot-Pearce, Terry D.

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ERIC Number: EJ483549

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Attachment Theory and Its Implications for Psychotherapy with Maltreated Children.

Pearce, John W.; Pezzot-Pearce, Terry D.

Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, v18 n5 p425-38 May 1994

The implications of attachment theory for clinical work with maltreated children are examined in the context of the therapeutic relationship. The article describes therapeutic strategies in which the clinician intervenes to enable the child to modify negative and pessimistic beliefs and expectations of others and of self. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Attitude Change, Beliefs, Child Abuse, Child Development, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Counselor Client Relationship, Helping Relationship, Psychotherapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Counselors; Practitioners

Language: English

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