Using Psychoanalytic Techniques to Transform the Attachment Relationship to God

Geoff Goodman is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine and Associate Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Care in the Emory University Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He holds board certifications in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis from the American Board of Professional Psychology.

“Drawing from psychological attachment theory and pastoral care theology, “Our Refuge and Strength: Using Psychoanalytic Techniques to Transform the Attachment Relationship to God” is the best integration of psychology and spirituality to date. Moreover, the author’s insightful case studies demonstrate the mysterious dynamics of moving from theory to practice. All readers, from seasoned professional therapists to aspiring student chaplains, will treasure Goodman’s book.” – John Snarey, Franklin N. Parker Professor Emeritus, Emory University“With his landmark achievement Our Refuge and Strength: Transforming Attachment to the Living God, Dr. Goodman provides key extensions to previous research on the attachment-religion connection. He takes this work to the therapy room as well as to flesh and blood of lived experience – his own and that of important historical figures. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which is a must-read for anyone interested in the attachment-religion connection.” – Pehr Granqvist, The Eneroth Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, Stockholm University

• AcknowledgmentsNote on the TextChapter 1. IntroductionSection I. Attachment Theory and Attachment to GodChapter 2. Getting Attached to Attachment Theory: A Brief OverviewChapter 3. Attachment to God: Four Attachment Relationship PatternsSection II. Applying Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy to Transform the Attachment Relationship to GodChapter 4. Attachment-Informed Psychotherapy: Addressing Attachment to God Through the Therapeutic RelationshipChapter 5. The Therapist’s Secure Base Provision and the Patient’s Underlying Attachment NeedsChapter 6. Interaction Structures Formed by Therapist and Patient Secondary Attachment StrategiesChapter 7. Final Thoughts on Transforming Attachment Relationships to GodAuthor IndexSubject Index