Sophie Smit, Cherie Martens, Patricia Ackland, A. Mikami
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Abstract
ABSTRACT The purpose of these two pilot studies was to create a program that addresses parents’ attachment styles in combination with mindfulness practice to improve family functioning for families of children with problem behavior. The Attachment-Based Mindfulness program (ABM) was piloted with two small independent samples. In Study 1 (N = 13), results from ABM were compared to a psychoeducation program, and in Study 2 (N = 11), pre-post analyses were conducted. Findings across the studies suggest that attending to parents’ attachment styles in combination with mindfulness practice may be a potential avenue for practitioners to improve family relationships.
期刊介绍:
Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, the Journal of Family Psychotherapy features a case study orientation that makes for very interesting reading. Highlights include: •Case Studies: Focused studies of a single case seen in family psychotherapy, illustrating the etiology, maintenance, and/or process of change of the problem. •Program Reports: Descriptions of treatment programs that have been used successfully to treat specific problems or new orientations used generally in family therapy. Clinical case examples are included.