Restoring Mentalizing in Attachment Relationships: A Pathway to Trauma Recovery

Written by renowned psychologist Jon G. Allen, Ph.D., this groundbreaking book presents a compelling argument for the efficacy of psychotherapy in treating trauma stemming from attachment relationships.

Unlocking the Power of Mentalizing in Trauma Treatment

Allen’s work seamlessly integrates mentalizing into attachment theory and research, providing a solid foundation for trauma treatment. By doing so, he offers therapists and patients a clear pathway to recovery.

In accessible language, Allen delves into the complexities of trauma in attachment relationships, reviewing the existing literature and making a strong, evidence-based case for the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

A Comprehensive Approach to Trauma Treatment

This book provides a comprehensive view of attachment trauma across diverse diagnostic conditions, directly linking these to the most effective psychotherapeutic interventions. Whether you’re a therapist from a psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, or humanistic background, Allen’s approach empowers you to treat patients with a wide range of problems and disorders.

By situating mindfulness and mentalizing as central to secure attachment, Allen focuses clinicians’ attention on the most critical dimensions of healing relationships.

Empowering Clinicians with Research-Backed Insights

Allen’s thorough review of the research on attachment, mindfulness, and mentalizing equips clinicians to treat patients across the spectrum of trauma-related psychiatric disorders. This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and borderline personality disorder.

By evaluating the effectiveness of popular trauma treatments, Allen provides a definitive guide for clinicians seeking to provide the best possible care for their patients.

A Approachable and Engaging Writing Style

Written in a down-to-earth, conversational tone, this book is accessible to patients and family members seeking to understand trauma and its treatment, as well as to professionals in the field.

Trauma can result from both blatant events, such as violence, abuse, and neglect, and the subtle yet pervasive failure to connect. Both contribute to developmental psychopathology and cause lasting emotional pain. According to Allen, “plain old therapy” is a valuable and proven resource for addressing trauma and treating patients with complex psychiatric disorders.

This fascinating and eminently useful book is set to restore psychotherapy to its well-deserved stature, providing a beacon of hope for those affected by trauma.