#29 The Search for the Secure Base (Jeremy Holmes, 2001) from Will & Luke Discuss

#29 The Search for the Secure Base (Jeremy Holmes, 2001)

1 hour 8 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2021 at 1:19 pm.

Introductions 

What the book is about?  

Background on attachment theory (The strange situation) Secure, Ambivalent, Avoidant and Disorganised.  

6 Domains of Attachment Theory (The Secure Base, Protest, Assertiveness and Anger, Exploration and Play, Loss, Internal working models, Reflection Function and Narrative Competence) 

The Adult Attachment Interview 

Attachment and Narrative in Psychotherapy 

Construction of Self (vs Attachments in relationship) 

Trusting oneself and self-compassion  

Need for intimacy and authenticity 

How to achieve internal secure base (with others?) (How change happens) 

Final reflections (Nurturing feelings and self-acceptance) (Maintaining narratives)

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This episode we look at Attachment Theory. We dive into: the four attachment styles (Secure, Ambivalent, Avoidant and Disorganised); the six domains of attachment theory; narrative approaches in psychotherapy; the construction of self; achieving an internal secure base; and balancing our needs for intimacy and authenticity.

This is really dense and informative episode. We worked a lot out in real time. It was a challenging read, and a pleasure to discuss.

Hope you enjoy.

Will & Luke

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