Attachment Theory for Social Work Practice is a book – written by David Howe – about how theย quality of early social relationships has a deep bearing on our psychological and social development; adversity in childhood can lead to adult relationships that may be difficult and distressing. This book addresses the needs of social workers in understanding and assessing the nature and origins of such disturbed social relationships. Taking a comprehensive and wide-ranging look at the theories emerging in and around attachment theory, it provides a sophisticated but accessible base from which social workers can make sensitive assessments and develop humane practices.
You can also listen to David Howe talk about how attachment theory is informed by research and how this translates into practice, and why attachment is a key element in effective and appropriate practice in an IRISS FM. This episode was recorded at a seminar organised by Resiliency, Risk and Vulnerability Research Network in the School of Education, Social Work and Community Education at the University of Dundee on 10 May 2012.