What is Bonding psychotherapy? Bonding psychotherapy, also known as Attachment-based psychotherapy, is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the importance of forming healthy attachment bonds in childhood and how they can impact emotional and psychological development throughout the lifespan. The therapy is based on the theory of attachment, which suggests that humans have an innate drive to form close emotional bonds with others, particularly with primary caregivers, and that these bonds are critical for emotional and social development. In bonding psychotherapy, the therapist works with the client to identify and understand how their early attachment experiences have influenced their beliefs, behaviors, and relationships in adulthood. The therapist helps the client develop a deeper understanding of their emotions, needs, and patterns of relating to others. Through this process, the therapist supports the client in developing more secure attachment bonds, improving their ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, and resolving past traumas that may have disrupted attachment bonds. The therapy typically involves a combination of talk therapy, experiential exercises, and mindfulness techniques. It can be helpful for individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 