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JOHN BOWLBY: ATTACHMENT THEORY ACROSS GENERATIONS With Howard Steele, Ph.D.
2007 (Approx. 35 min) $250.
ISBN: 1-891340-75-1
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This new film focuses on the impact attachment relationships have on adult behavior and the transmission of attachment patterns to the next generation. It is a complementary film to MARY AINSWORTH: ATTACHMENT AND THE GROWTH OF LOVE, which deals with early experiences of attachment. The film was shot both in London, where John Bowlby spent his working life, and in New York City. It includes archival film of Dr Bowlby speaking and newly shot sequences of his children and colleagues speaking about his legacy. Compelling sequences from New York City adult psychotherapy sessions and from a 20-year longitudinal study of the emotional development of a British boy document the scope of attachment theory and its applications to clinical practice and to the lives of us all.
Content: Segments of Dr. John Bowlby discussing psychotherapy Clips from a recent Tavistock Clinic conference honoring Bowlby Jeremy Holmes Peter Fonagy Judith Trowell Margaret Rustin A brief biography of John Bowlby’s life. Comments of Sir Richard Bowlby and his sister Pia Duran about their father The influences upon Bowlby: psychoanalysis, the real life experiences of his patients and field research of his colleagues A discussion on the concepts of a “secure base” and “internal working model” Collaboration with Mary Ainsworth and Mary Main A 20-year longitudinal study of attachment issues across generations Bowlby’s analysis of five necessary components of psychotherapy as seen in therapy sessions with adult clients of a mental health facility in New York Couples/family therapy The transmission of attachment behaviors across generations
Visuals: Archival film of Bowlby Film sequence illustrating the development of a securely attached young British male A Strange Situation assessment at 12 months and 18 months A story completion task at 6 years of age The Adult Attachment Interview at 16 An informal interview at age 20 Cross-cultural film sequence demonstrating the universality of attachment theory Cuts from therapy sessions with adult clients in New York City Film of these clients with their own children Graphics and animations to illustrate insecure attachment patterns
Consultant: Howard Steele, Ph.D. was born in Canada where he completed his undergraduate work. He received supervision on his dissertation research from Dr. Bowlby and completed his Ph.D. at University College, London where he subsequently taught. Dr. Steele has recently moved to New York City where he teaches psychology and directs the Graduate Program at the New School for Social Research.
TESTIMONIALS: "This film on John Bowlby is bound to delight all followers of attachment theory. The film develops Bowlby's ideas and allows the viewer to follow Bowlby's own journey and understanding of attachment relationships. A great training guide for early care and education teachers and students interested in Bowlby's approach to psychotherapy." -Lenore Thompson, M.A. Mental Health Consultant, Child Care Consultation, Berkeley, CA
"The John Bowlby documentary is extremely informative about attachment theory in general and about the man behind this theory, child psychiatrist John Bowlby, in particular. Dr Howard Steele does a great job in telling the story of John Bowlby’s life and work, and the film clips inserted into this documentary to illustrate some of the major highlights in the development of attachment theory are most instructive, not only for the insiders but even more so for the students who learn about attachment in their first college years. This is the kind of documentary that any university teacher would like to present in large classes in order to entertain and at the same time inform his or her students. A real tribute to one of the greatest scholars in behavioral and developmental science."
Marinus H. van IJzendoorn
The renowned psychiatrist, Dr. John Bowlby (1907-1990), who “devoted his life to understanding and promoting mental health,” is the subject of this documentary film about his life and works. The opening of the film is a conference celebrating the anniversary of his 100th birthday and features several tributes from psychologists and researchers. After this opening, the viewer is able to visually turn pages of the life and work of Dr. Bowlby as the film moves from the biographical discussion to the development of his work in attachment theory and how it has influenced major areas of psychology. To provide a personal framework, the viewer hears words from Dr. Bowlby recorded earlier in his life as well as comments from his adult children. The film documents the keen insight of Dr. Bowlby and his understanding of the importance of psychoanalysis, research, and real life experiences. There is an extensive discussion of attachment theory and its significant role in psychotherapy. Viewers learn elements of the attachment theory with emphasis on the “internal working model” as it affects individuals throughout life. Although Dr. Bowlby’s emphasis on real life experiences was criticized, his understanding of this significance has since been proven to be very practical and relative and further illustrates his work as a pioneer in the development of the theory. There is also excellent information on current research in the field including an on-going longitudinal study “documenting the secure attachment history of a boy at one year, six years, and now as an appealing twenty-year old university student.” The viewer is able to see a realistic view of theory into practice through illustrative segments of therapy sessions from psychologists who demonstrate Dr Bowlby’s approach “with adults who have had troubled attachment histories.” There are good illustrations with archival video clips and still photographs. The classical piano background music is especially appropriate for the graphic approach of turning pages as the viewer moves from the biographical details to the development of attachment theory. As mentioned by the producer in promotional materials, this is a complimentary film to Mary Ainsworth: Attachment and the Growth of Love. Recommended for collections in psychology, child development, and education. -- Carolyn Walden, Mervyn H. Sterne Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Related film: MARY AINSWORTH: ATTACHMENT AND THE GROWTH OF LOVE Part of the GIANTS OF PSYCHOLOGY series
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