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How might Internal Family Systems Therapy conceptualise and treat adults with attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety?

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posted on 2025-07-02, 00:51 authored by David Eckel
<p dir="ltr">This thesis explores how Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy can support adults who find it difficult to form close, secure relationships. By drawing on both IFS and attachment theory, the research offers insights and therapeutic interventions into building healthier connections and improving overall mental health. The findings suggest that IFS Therapy may be a useful approach for therapists working with relationship difficulties, as well as contributing to a deeper understanding of attachment in adult mental health.</p>

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  • Thesis (PhD)

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Thesis submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University of Technology, 2025.

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Glen Bates

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