1st Edition
Attachment and Psychopathology Anxiety and its Origin
Part 1. Theoretical Approach 1. Brain, Body, and Mind 2. The Neurobiology of Fear 3. The Neurobiology of Attachment 4. Attachment as a Means of Emotion Regulation 5. Regulation and Mentalization Strategies 6. The PARCUVE Model Part 2. Treatment 7. Transversal Elements of Therapy 8. Approaching Treatment of Emotions 9 Working with Trauma: EMDR 10. Conceptualization 11. Psychoeducation 12. Dissociation and Working with Parts 13. Stabilization and Relaxation Techniques 14. Somatic Therapy 15. Psychological Defences 16. Coping with Feared Situations and Sensations 17. Treatment and Pathologies According to Attachment
Biography
Manuel Hernández Pacheco is a licensed psychologist and biologist with expertise in both areas to explain psychopathology and deep-rooted trauma. He is also the president of the Spanish Trauma Association and travels worldwide sharing and teaching his therapeutic model, PARCUVE.
"This book is unmissable, because it gives sense to trauma reactions. On reading it, you suddenly understand the logic behind panic, OCD, dissotiation..."
Olga Castanyer, clinical psychologist, writer and Director of the "Serendipity" Collection for publisher Desclee de Brouwer.
"I wholeheartedly recommend Attachment and Psychopathology: Anxiety and Its Origin by Manuel Hernandez Pacheco. This book brilliantly bridges attachment theory, neurobiology, and clinical practice through the groundbreaking PARCUVE model, offering a powerful lens to understand and treat anxiety disorders rooted in trauma. Its evidence-based insights and practical case studies have enriched my work with patients, providing a clear roadmap to address attachment wounds that amplify traumatic stress. For trauma professionals seeking innovative, actionable strategies to elevate their practice, this book is an essential resource. Read it—you’ll find transformative tools to better serve your clients."
Oscar Joe Rivas, PhD. executive director of Instituto Newman, México.
"The author's erudite knowledge about biology, psychology, trauma, and attachment is intertwined with his profound life experience, spanning hundreds of peoples and cultures around the world, to present us with this extraordinary work written by Manuel Hernández, which is a must-read for all those seeking to expand their understanding and transform their approach to the fundamental issues this book addresses."
Esteban Gómez Muzzio, Ph.D., executive director of Fundación América por la Infancia,Chile.
