Attachment, Relationships and Food: From Cradle to Kitchen

This book explores the role of food in our everyday lives,using attachment theory as a lens to understand relationships with other people,with ourselves,and between client and therapist. It aims to examine the nature of attachment through narratives of feeding and to enrich psychotherapy practice by exploring clients' food-related memories and associations. The chapters consider a spectrum of attachment styles,from secure to avoidant,preoccupied,and disorganised,and include clinical case studies to illustrate how relationships to food can be a rich source of insight and understanding for psychotherapists and other counselling therapists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 20 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate relationship between food and our everyday lives, utilizing attachment theory as a guiding lens. It explores the connections we forge with others, ourselves, and between clients and therapists through our connection with food. The primary objective of this book is twofold: to examine the nature of attachment through narratives of feeding and to enrich psychotherapy practice by encouraging exploration of clients' food-related memories and associations.

Drawing upon the expertise of a seasoned group of psychotherapists, the chapters in this book delve into the profound ways in which our relationships with food shape our patterns of attachment and defense. They shed light on how these connections influence our appetite, self-feeding practices (or self-starvation), and our ability to nourish others. The book encompasses a spectrum of attachment styles, ranging from secure to avoidant, preoccupied, and disorganized, including a comprehensive discussion of eating disorders.

To enhance the reader's understanding, this edited collection is enriched with diverse clinical case studies. These case studies vividly illustrate how relationships to food can be a rich source of insight and understanding for psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, and other counseling therapists engaged in practice today. By exploring the complexities of our relationship with food, this book offers valuable perspectives and practical tools that can enhance the therapeutic journey for individuals seeking healing and growth.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 281 x 265 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367561307