The Search for the Secure Base: Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy

by Jeremy Holmes

In recent decades, attachment theory has gained widespread interest and acceptance, although the relevance of attachment theory to clinical practice has never been clear. The Search for the Secure Base shows how attachment theory can be used therapeutically. Jeremy Holmes introduces an exciting new attachment paradigm in psychotherapy with adults, describing the principles and practice of attachment-informed therapy in a way that will be useful to beginners and experienced therapists alike. Illustrated with a wide range of clinical examples, this book will be welcomed by practitioners and trainees in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and in many other disciplines.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

200 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2001

About the author

Jeremy Holmes is a British psychiatrist, born in London in 1943.
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Reviews

[Nicholas Hatcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! The author does a great job expanding on the nuances of attachment theory and its applications in therapy. The author also demonstrated how the attachment perspective fits with other psychoanalytic schools of thought, especially the object relations tradition. A worthwhile read for anyone interested in incorporating an attachment lens.

[Sheziss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gusta la conexión que hace el autor entre el psicoanálisis y la teoría del apego. De hecho, la teoría del apego surgió cuando un psicoanalista quiso romper con el esquema imperante en el psicoanálisis clásico, que ha evolucionado mucho desde entonces. Me ha gustado también que hubiese un espacio para el arte y para el dinero. Y un capítulo sobre la finalización de la psicoterapia. Muy ilustrativo.

[Nomis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its clear and easy to read, even if you are not studying psicology.

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ha sido un libro muy muy guay. No tiene 5 estrellas porque a veces se hacía un poco repetitivo y se enredaba mucho en temas de psicoanálisis. La verdad que lo que decía de Freud no me gustaba nada. En cambio, cuando mencionaba otros autores sí me generaban curiosidad.

Si no tienes nada de base de apego te va a gustar mucho, sobre todo el capítulo del trauma. A mí me ha servido para aterrizar y afianzar conceptos que ya sabía.

Lo recomiendo 👍

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fascinating book into the mind of the borderline personality disordered person. It is written with compassion and understanding and does not presume that the client is attempting to be difficult, but rather trying the best they can with the circumstances they have been given.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are few, if any, books as good as this on applying attachment theory to psychotherapy. The title ought to replace psychotherapy with psychonalysis as that is the author's bent and psychotherapy is a bit too broad. The writing is clear but could have been edited for a smoother read.

[Airlia · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a student Gestalt practitioner I found this book hard going. I was hoping for some broader clinical applications of attachment theory to psychotherapy but this book is really grounded in psychoanalytic approach

[Ariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

great book about attachment theory and practice.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

great.