FROM ATTACHMENT TO TRANSCENDENCE

A Study of the Attachment Theory Perspective of ‘Secure Attachment’ in the Therapeutic Setting and Franco Imoda’s Understanding of ‘Authentic Self- Transcendence

Authors

  • Tomy Tharayil Danahalaya

Keywords:

TRANSCENDENCE, ATTACHMENT

Abstract

How can a Christian psychotherapist evaluate the role of secure
attachment in the psychotherapeutic context in effecting therapeutic
change? This was the question that stimulated the research
undertaken in this dissertation. Distinct from many schools of
psychology, the attachment theory views the development of secure attachment of the client to the therapist as a major change-effecting
factor.

Author Biography

Tomy Tharayil, Danahalaya

Rev. Dr Tomy Tharayil belongs to the Diocese of Changanacherry, Kerala, India,
and is currently working at Danahalaya, Punnapra, Kerala. Email:
tomytharayil@gmail.com

References

E. BERANT – J.H. OBEGI, "Attachment-informed Psychotherapy Research", in J.H. OBEGI – E. BERANT, ed., Attachment Theory and Research in Clinical Work with

Adults, New York 2009.

F. IMODA, Human Development. Psychology and Mystery, Leuven 1998.

RATZINGER, J., Homily of His Eminence Card. Joseph Ratzinger. Mass «Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice»,18.04.2005.

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Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

Tharayil, T. (2011). FROM ATTACHMENT TO TRANSCENDENCE: A Study of the Attachment Theory Perspective of ‘Secure Attachment’ in the Therapeutic Setting and Franco Imoda’s Understanding of ‘Authentic Self- Transcendence. Asian Horizons, 5(02), 381–385. Retrieved from https://dvkjournals.in/index.php/ah/article/view/2492

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 02 (2011): ASIAN HORIZONS

Section

New Scholars