Intergenerational Cycles of Trauma and Violence: An Attachment and Family Systems Perspective

 

Pamela C. Alexander

W W Norton, 2015

 

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That experiences from childhood affect our behavior in adulthood, especially in the ways we treat our children and intimate partners, is generally accepted. However, discontinuities of cycles of violence and trauma have challenged professionals and nonprofessionals alike. Broadening our vision and attending to new areas of research can help to illuminate this conundrum and open up new avenues of intervention. This book does just that.

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"This is the best---and in reality only---comprehensive treatment of intergenerational cycles of maltreatment and abuse."

- Peter Fonagy, OBE, FMedSci, FBA, PhD

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"I wish I had this book when I started my career, and am thrilled to have it now. [...] This book will be a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers for years to come."

- Scott R. Woolley, PhD

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"In this beautifully written book, Dr. Alexander has shed light on an important and understudied topic: intergenerational cycles of trauma and violence."

- Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP

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"This book is essential reading for researchers and clinicians who work in the area of violence and trauma. [...] The compelling case examples help to bring the material to life."

- Victoria Follette, PhD

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