PSY85013N - Clinical Elective: Attachment Seminar

(3 units)

This course is an exploration of current research findings, theoretical models, and applications of Attachment theory and research. It begins with the historical beginnings of the theory, links to psychoanalysis, and describes the progression and expansion of the field into the realm of development, infant observation, understanding of attachment in adulthood, and how attachment relates to psychopathology and treatment. There will be an emphasis on attachment experiences (a) as they influence early development (i.e., the first three years of life), including the nervous system, and (b) as they impact subsequent relationships, emotional regulation/adjustment, and behavior. In addition, attention shall be given to attachment patterns as they are reflected in different kinds of patients.