Fostering therapeutic security in insecure times: Populism and the new rise of nationalism

2021 ◽  
pp. 263440412110628
Author(s):  
Szymon Chrząstowski
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Personal Characteristic ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Sense Of Security

A sense of security is a key issue in attachment theory and its derivation, attachment narrative therapy. This article focuses on an analysis of threats to security that result from the socio-cultural context in which psychotherapy and supervision are conducted. Europe is perceived as a relatively safe place. However, growing populism and nationalism are affecting the context in which psychotherapy is being carried out, by reducing the sense of security of patients, therapists and supervisors alike. The article explores this phenomenon. An example of supervision will be provided, carried out by Arlene Vetere shortly after the brutal murder of a prominent Polish politician. Consideration will be given to the agreement of views between the supervisee and the supervisor, as well as its significance to the supervision. The manner in which security is built within supervision rooted in attachment narrative therapy will also be analysed. The thesis posited is that a sense of security is not an innate personal characteristic but results from actively working towards it and a description of such actions is also offered in the article.

Adult Attachment and Compassion

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Mikulincer ◽  
Phillip R. Shaver
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Safe Haven ◽  
Support Provision ◽  
Behavioral Systems ◽  
Caregiving System ◽  
Behavioral System ◽  
Optimal Functioning ◽  
Sense Of Security

According to attachment theory (Bowlby, 1973, 1982), the optimal functioning of the attachment behavioral system and the resulting sense of security in dealing with life’s challenges and difficulties facilitate the functioning of other behavioral systems, including the caregiving system that governs the activation of prosocial behavior and compassionate acts of helping needy others. In this chapter, we focus on what we have learned about the interplay of the attachment and caregiving systems and their effects on compassion and altruism. We begin by explaining the behavioral system construct in more detail and show how individual differences in a person’s attachment system affect the functioning of the caregiving system. We review examples from the literature on attachment, focusing on what attachment theorists call providing a “safe haven” for needy others. We then review studies that have shown how individual differences in attachment affect empathy, compassion, and support provision.

scholarly journals Is Attachment Theory Consistent with Aboriginal Parenting Realities?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Neckoway ◽  
Keith Brownlee ◽  
Bruno Castellan
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Attachment Security ◽  
Aboriginal Peoples ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Parent Child

Attachment theory has become one of the most influential models guiding parent-child relationships in programs of prevention, treatment, and education, including programs for Aboriginal parents. However, whether the model can be reliably applied when working with Aboriginal peoples has not yet been established. Studies on attachment security conducted with different cultural groups provide a means of comparing naturally occurring differences in parenting practices and socio-emotional environments of children. These studies report inconsistencies of attachment security across cultures and suggest that consideration should be given to cultural differences when applying attachment theory across cultures. In this article, we analyse the correspondence between attachment theory and descriptions of Aboriginal parenting and question the relevance of attachment theory to Aboriginal parents who do not adhere to the mother-infant dyad as the sole contributor to the child’s sense of security.

scholarly journals Enhancing the “Broaden and Build” Cycle of Attachment Security in Adulthood: From the Laboratory to Relational Contexts and Societal Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 2054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Mikulincer ◽  
Phillip R. Shaver
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Attachment Security ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Security Enhancement ◽  
Management Group ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Relationship Partners

Attachment theory emphasizes both the importance of the availability of caring, supportive relationship partners, beginning in infancy, for developing a sense of safety and security, and the beneficial effects of this sense of security on psychosocial functioning and physical and mental health. In this article, we briefly review basic concepts of attachment theory, focusing on the core construct of attachment security and present evidence concerning the ways in which this sense can be enhanced in adulthood. Specifically, we review findings from laboratory experiments that have momentarily enhanced the sense of attachment security and examined its effects on emotion regulation, psychological functioning, and prosocial behavior. We then review empirical findings and ideas concerning security enhancement by actual relationship partners, non-human symbolic figures, and societal systems in a wide variety of life domains, such as marital relationships, psychotherapy, education, health and medicine, leadership and management, group interactions, religion, law, and government.

Strategies of Co-operation: A Commentary

1996 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Peter K. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Genetic Similarity ◽  
Similarity Theory ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Genetic Similarity Theory ◽  
Individual Strategies ◽  
Games Theory ◽  
Insight Into

The papers in this special section illustrate the subtle interweaving of co-operation and competition as individual strategies, in primates and humans. These strategies can be strongly influenced by cultural context, and by individual/relational characteristics. The Charlesworth/LaFreniere paradigm provides opportunities for examining these, and could be analysed further in games theory terms; as can alternative paradigms. Friendship is one important relational characteristic, and its causal links to reciprocity might be examined further in terms of attachment theory and genetic similarity theory. An attachment theory approach may give insight into cultural differences in the co-operation/competition balance.

Real-World Applications of Attachment Theory

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariano Rosabal-Coto ◽  
Naomi Quinn ◽  
Heidi Keller ◽  
Marga Vicedo ◽  
Nandita Chaudhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
The United States ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Therapy Education

Attachment theory has its roots in an ethnocentric complex of ideas, longstanding in the United States, under the rubric of “intensive mothering.” Among these various approaches and programs, attachment theory has had an inordinate and wide-ranging influence on a wide range of professions concerned with children (family therapy, education, the legal system, and public policy, the medical profession, etc.) inside and outside the United States. This chapter looks critically at how attachment theory has been applied in a variety of contexts and discusses its influence on parenting. It examines the tension distortion that often results when research findings are translated into actual applications or programs, ignoring any particularities of cultural context. It describes how attachment theory has been used as the basis for child-rearing manuals and has influenced programs and policies more directly, to form legal decisions that affect families, as well as to develop public policy and programs. Specific attachment applications are reviewed and their validity questioned. Because child-rearing practices vary among cultures, the value systems that motivate these different practices must be recognized and accounted for when applications are developed and implemented. It concludes with a call for researchers to become proactive in rectifying misuses of attachment theory.

scholarly journals Adolescent male orphans affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty and fatherlessness: A story of marginalisation?

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juanita Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Alternative Future ◽  
Future Narratives ◽  
Point Of Departure

This article explores the experiences of fatherless adolescent males affected by HIV, AIDS and poverty, in order to investigate how these experiences influence the creation of their alternative, future narratives and if these experiences result in narratives that speak of marginalisation or instead, will speak of survival. Research methods from the qualitative case study research design are employed. The theoretical point of departure is a postfoundational practical theology and narrative therapy. The specific focus is on issues of marginalisation and to listen to the narratives within their contexts. The article explores and deconstructs the dominant discourses engrained within the larger socio-economic and cultural context and questions whether these narratives should be viewed as a story of marginalisation. The article concludes that it is not a story of marginalisation, but rather a story of survival, a story of hope.

A narrative-informed evaluation of tree of life for parents of children with physical health conditions

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910452097245
Author(s):  
Jessica Haselhurst ◽  
Kate Moss ◽  
Stewart Rust ◽  
James Oliver ◽  
Rhian Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Tree Of Life ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Informed Group ◽  
Parents Experiences

Background: Parents of children with chronic health conditions can face many challenges. The Tree of Life narrative therapy group intervention aims to connect parents with their skills and resources before collectively exploring the ‘storms’ (challenges) they face. A narrative-informed evaluation aimed to story the parents’ experiences of attending the group. Methods: Seven parents attended a Tree of Life group intervention and then participated in a narrative-informed group interview to generate stories regarding their experience of the group. The interview was recorded with consent and later transcribed. Results: A thematic analysis was undertaken and highlighted that the group offered parents a ‘safe place to stand’ to talk about difficulties; a different perspective on their situation; connection with the skills of other parents; new ideas to introduce more independence to their child; and togetherness within the ‘storms’ (challenges). Conclusions: The narrative-informed evaluation offered opportunities to further thicken parents’ preferred identity stories whilst also contributing to the evidence base of narrative-informed group interventions for parents.

scholarly journals FAKTOR- FAKT OR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA PT. PLN (Persero) WILAYAH SUMUT CABANG LUBUK PAKAM RANTING MEDAN DENAI

2017 ◽  
pp. 30-55
Author(s):  
Peran Simanihuruk
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Customer Needs ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Online Payment ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
Attitude Factor ◽  
North Sumatra

.ABSTRAK One of the State Electricity Company Owned Enterprises as the manager of the electricity transmission to provide a service that can meet the expectations of stakeholders and to contribute improvement of community welfare. One form of services provided by Payment Online Point Bank (PPOB). Aim to provide convenience to customers as well as healthy competition among service providers. But on the other hand also often cause dissatisfaction for customers such as online payment Qf electricity bills. Formulated the research problem: What factors influence customer satisfaction in the dominant PT. PLN (Persero) Region North Sumatra Medan Branch Branches Lubuk Pakam Denai. This study aims to determine and analyze the factors that afibct customer satisfaction. Benqits of the research is to provide input to the PLN in order to provide a quality service. The study population was all PT customers. PLN (Persero) Region North Sumatra Medan Branch Branches Lubuk Pakam Denai. Sample of 125 respondents. Data collection techniques with questionnaires and documentation. Techniques of data analysis with factor analysis. The results and discussion show from the 25 variables obsemed prior to rotation there are 15 variables that have a correlation coejjficient above 0.5 setelahrotasi to 23 variables as the dominant factor affecting customer satisfaction. Of the 23 variables are grouped into eight factors: FACTOR 1 Understanding the customer needs, prompt service, friendliness of employees, Employee Attitude, a safe place of service and a sympathetic attitude. FACTOR 2: a genuine concern, timeliness of service and employee appearance. FACTOR 3: The equipment used and the speed of service, FACTOR 4: Response to complaints and handling problems, FACTOR 5: Caring stajji Presedur application and employee competence, FACTOR 6: I/Villingness to help employees, and recency of Conformity implementation tools, FACTOR 7: Information clear_ and the sense of security during the deal and FACTOR 8: Attention Patience qfiicers and employees. Conclusion there are 23 variables as the dominant factor affecting customer satisfaction, namely: understanding customer needs, fast service, friendly staff, the attitude of employees, a safe place of service, a sympathetic attitude, genuine concern, timeliness of service, appearance of employees, equipment used , speed if service, responsiveness to complaints, deal with, caring stafli Presedur application and competence of employees, employee willingness to help, Compliance execution, currency of‘ equipment, clear information, sense of security during the deal, the attention of officers and employees Patience. While suggestions to improve the quality of service that quickly and accurately through training and employee development, disseminating a manual system with computerized equipment online payment of electricity bills to provide greater convenience for customers and establishing mutually beneficial

Culture and the plasticity of perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Lifshitz ◽  
T. M. Luhrmann
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Sensory Experience ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
The World

Abstract Culture shapes our basic sensory experience of the world. This is particularly striking in the study of religion and psychosis, where we and others have shown that cultural context determines both the structure and content of hallucination-like events. The cultural shaping of hallucinations may provide a rich case-study for linking cultural learning with emerging prediction-based models of perception.

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