Description:

Comparisons have been made between severe avoidant attachment and disorders of the self such as antisocial personality, schizoid personality, and narcissistic personality. Each of these disorders, including avoidant attachment, can be grouped together as one-person psychological organizations in that they operate outside of a truly interactive dyadic system, and primarily rely upon themselves for stimulation and calming via auto-regulation. The chronic need for “alone time” can take many surprising forms throughout the lifespan, directly impacting romantic relationships.

Educational Objectives:

1. To describe an appropriate intervention for keeping an avoidant patient in treatment.
2. To identify physical approach and avoidance behaviors that often accompany attachment organization.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*