1st Edition
Using Psychoanalytic Techniques to Transform the Attachment Relationship to God Our Refuge and Strength
Acknowledgments
Note on the Text
Chapter 1. Introduction
Section I. Attachment Theory and Attachment to God
Chapter 2. Getting Attached to Attachment Theory: A Brief Overview
Chapter 3. Attachment to God: Four Attachment Relationship Patterns
Section II. Applying Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy to Transform the Attachment Relationship to God
Chapter 4. Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy: Addressing Attachment to God Through the Therapeutic Relationship
Chapter 5. The Therapist’s Secure Base Provision and the Patient’s Underlying Attachment Needs
Chapter 6. Interaction Structures Formed by Therapist and Patient Secondary Attachment Strategies
Chapter 7. Final Thoughts on Transforming Attachment Relationships to God
Author Index
Subject Index
Biography
Geoff Goodman is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Care in the Emory University Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He holds board certifications in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis from the American Board of Professional Psychology.
“Drawing from psychological attachment theory and pastoral care theology, “Our Refuge and Strength: Using Psychoanalytic Techniques to Transform the Attachment Relationship to God” is the best integration of psychology and spirituality to date. Moreover, the author’s insightful case studies demonstrate the mysterious dynamics of moving from theory to practice. All readers, from seasoned professional therapists to aspiring student chaplains, will treasure Goodman’s book.” – John Snarey, Franklin N. Parker Professor Emeritus, Emory University
“With his landmark achievement Our Refuge and Strength: Transforming Attachment to the Living God, Dr. Goodman provides key extensions to previous research on the attachment-religion connection. He takes this work to the therapy room as well as to flesh and blood of lived experience – his own and that of important historical figures. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which is a must-read for anyone interested in the attachment-religion connection.” – Pehr Granqvist, The Eneroth Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, Stockholm University
