Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice Edited by: David Oppenheim, Douglas F. Goldsmith Attachment research has tremendous potential for helping clinicians understand what happens when parent-child bonds are disrupted, and what can be done to help. Yet there remains a large gap between theory and practice in this area. This book brings together leading scientist-practitioners to review recent advances in attachment research and translate them into practical guidelines for therapeutic work. Presenting detailed, innovative, and effective clinical approaches, this authoritative work meets a key need for those providing services to infants, young children, and their families. This volume covers a range of strategies for assessing and intervening in parent-child relationship problems. Contributors discuss how attachment measures can yield valuable insights into the emotional and relational difficulties of both children and caregivers, facilitating case formulation and treatment planning. Exemplary treatment models are presented, including parent-child, group, and preschool-based approaches. described are ways to promote recovery from maltreatment or trauma; cultivate parental empathy, insight, and acceptance of children's individual differences; and support healthy development in adoptive and foster families. The closing chapter demonstrates the value of "keeping the child in mind" while doing individual work with adults. Throughout, vivid case illustrates both the challenges and rewards of applying research-based concepts and tools in real-world clinical practice. [...] David Oppenheim, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Haifa, Israel, and Associate Editor of Infant Mental Health Journal. He has been involved in attachment research for more than 20 years, focusing on the importance of secure, emotionally open parent-child relations for children's development and mental health… Douglas F. Goldsmith, PhD, is a practicing psychologist and Executive Director of The Children’s Center, in Salt Lake City, Utah, which specializes in the treatment of families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. His work focuses on the assessment and treatment of attachment problems, and he has published several articles regarding the application of attachment theory to clinical practice.