The Power of Group Attachment: John Bowlby Revisited from a Group-Analytic Perspective [Paperback]

The Power of Group Attachment provides evidence for the fundamental role that interpersonal and group attachment have played in our survival and evolution as individuals, groups, organisations, and species.

1. An innovative volume that clearly shows how the attachment theory paradigm can be applied to the clinical realities and theoretical basis of group analysis. The group attachment formulation is so convincing that, indeed, I found myself wondering why no one had done it before! The distinction between group cohesion and group coherency and how this reflects the state and stage of the attachment dynamic is particularly illuminating. This academically sound yet readable book is strongly recommended for all mental health professionals and at all levels of experience and training. (89 words).

Prof Jeremy Holmes MD FRCPsych: Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy. Honorary Professor of Psychoanalysis, University of Exeter, UK.

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2. Once again, Arturo Ezquerro and Mar?a Ca?ete have gifted us a truly original work, expanding and integrating such vital components of mental health as group analysis, attachment theory, and many others besides. Drawing upon the work of the late Dr John Bowlby, whom I had the privilege of meeting many times, and who would, I know, have adored this book, the authors have demonstrated effective ways in which the enhancement of attachment structures can not only enrich group life and interpersonal relationships but also help us to prevent suicide. I recommend this text most warmly. (94 words).

Prof Brett Kahr, Senior Fellow Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology. Honorary Director of Research, Freud Museum, London.

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