The Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Primer

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy is an evidence-based, effective, and empirically validated treatment. This book is essentially a treatment manual for this Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy. The book describes the basic principles of attachment-focused treatment, the 14 components of treatment, and the five phases of treatment, as well as the differential use of the components in different phases of treatment. Numerous clinical examples illustrate the principles, components, and phases of attachment-focused treatment.
This monograph is written with two audiences in mind. The first are those readers who wish to get a quick overview of what is Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. The text will be useful for classes in family therapy and other mental health courses to provide a summary of the essential elements of this attachment-focused family therapy approach. Consumers interested in learning about this evidence-based approach will also find this monograph useful. The second group of readers who will find this text helpful are practitioners of attachment-focused family therapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. This monograph will provide those readers with a convenient reminder of the basic principles and methods of this approach. For a more comprehensive description of this approach readers are directed to the treatment manual, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy: Essential Methods & Practices and The Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Casebook.
Trainers and consultants will find this monograph very helpful in teaching and consulting with therapists and counselors. I frequently provide this monograph to the professionals with whom I consult. They find the material useful and helpful in their work. In my workshops, courses, and certification programs, this monograph provides a helpful summary and handy reference of the major elements of attachment-focused family therapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.
For information about certification as an attachment-focused family therapist or Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy therapist, the reader may contact the Center For Family Development about our programs and courses that lead to certification in these areas. In particular, our SKYPE Master Class allows professionals to access individualized training and secure certification.
For more information see www.Center4FamilyDevelop.com