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Treating disorganized attachment in the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI©): A case study.
Hannah Knafo1, Anne Murphy1, Howard Steele2
1Montefiore Medical Center, New York.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 26, 2018
Summary
This case study details treating a mother with Borderline Personality Disorder and her toddler using the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI©). The approach improved their disorganized attachment and the child
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child Development
- Attachment Theory
Background:
- Parent-child relationships are crucial for child development.
- Disorganized attachment is linked to developmental issues.
- Maternal Borderline Personality Disorder can impact parenting capacity.
Observation:
- A mother with Borderline Personality Disorder struggled with her toddler's emotional needs and aggressive behaviors.
- The dyad exhibited disorganized attachment patterns.
- Developmental delays in the child were attributed to parent-child relationship difficulties.
Findings:
- The Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI©) was the primary therapeutic approach.
- The mother also received supplementary individual psychotherapy.
- This comprehensive treatment addressed the vulnerable dyad's needs.
Implications:
- The study explores the process and outcomes of treating a high-risk mother-infant dyad.
- Findings may inform therapeutic strategies for similar cases.
- Interventions targeting attachment security can support child development in at-risk populations.
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