Autonomy, or self‐determination, is a key ingredient in promoting relationship flourishing.
Although autonomy has long been an important concept in the family therapy field (labeled …

The chapter explains how autonomy, as defined in self-determination theory, facilitates
closeness. Self-determination theory is fundamentally a theory of optimal relationship …

Attachment theory and Bowen's family system theory are theories focused on the central role
of the family bonding in the development of the self and in the promotion of affective and …

With contributions from leading clinicians and researchers, this book presents couple and
family therapy models that use attachment theory as the basis for new clinical …

Maintaining autonomy in interdependent relationships is challenging, particularly for people
high in attachment avoidance, who prioritize independence. Invisible support involves …

F amilies are almost always significant care providers for individuals whose independence
is compromised. At any stage in the lifespan, families may be involved in providing …

The author presents a way to conceptualize differentiation in which separateness and
togetherness are identified as 2 different dimensions, both of which are important to the …

The developmental psychopathology perspective posits that one of the primary stage-salient
developmental tasks of emerging adulthood is the formation of healthy intimate relationships …

Conceptualized as an emotional dance between the child and the primary caregiver, this
article summarizes the primary principles of attachment theory as they pertain to clinical …

As has been noted in numerous places in this volume, attachment theory has become a
prominent theory for understanding functioning in adult romantic relationships. Since the …