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The Power of Group Attachment: John Bowlby Revisited from a Group-Analytic Perspective

Author(s) : Arturo Ezquerro, Author(s) : María Cañete

Reviews and Endorsements

An innovative volume that clearly shows how the attachment theory paradigm can be applied to the clinical realities and theoretical basis of group analysis. The group attachment formulation is so convincing that, indeed, I found myself wondering why no one had done it before! The distinction between group cohesion and group coherency and how this reflects the state and stage of the attachment dynamic is particularly illuminating. This academically sound yet readable book is strongly recommended for all mental health professionals and at all levels of experience and training.
Professor Jeremy Holmes MD FRCPsych, Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy. Honorary Professor of Psychoanalysis, University of Exeter, UK

Once again, Arturo Ezquerro and María Cañete have gifted us a truly original work, expanding and integrating such vital components of mental health as group analysis, attachment theory, and many others besides. Drawing upon the work of the late Dr John Bowlby, whom I had the privilege of meeting many times, and who would, I know, have adored this book, the authors have demonstrated effective ways in which the enhancement of attachment structures can not only enrich group life and interpersonal relationships but also help us to prevent suicide. I recommend this text most warmly.
Professor Brett Kahr, Senior Fellow Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology. Honorary Director of Research, Freud Museum, London

The deepest and widest exploration into the complexities of evolutionary group attachment processes I have come across. It gives a more than welcome new dimension to both attachment theory and group analysis. Drawing on a broad range of disciplines, the authors clearly demonstrate how groups, in clinical settings and in society, can bring out the best and the worst in us. The reader will find moving stories of therapeutic group connections that promote well-being and maximise survival and, also, poignant examples of perverse group attachment, which is at the basis of fanaticism, dehumanizing others, violence and, in extreme cases, genocide.
Dr Mauricio Cortina MD, Psychoanalyst. Director of Attachment, Development and Human Evolution, Washington School of Psychiatry

In this engaging book the authors apply attachment theory to highlight the interconnectivity between individual and group dynamics. The result is a timely reminder of the creative and destructive potential that can emanate from the links between the two. This book is a clarion call to therapists of all persuasions to recognise the indivisibility of person and context, and to reflect on the significance of their interventions both inside and outside the consulting room.
Dr Christopher Clulow PhD, Consultant Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. Senior Fellow Tavistock Institute of Human Relations

A remarkable state-of-the-art study on healthy and therapeutic group attachment, as well as perverse group dynamics, which illuminates the paths back to sanity. It integrates contributions from different clinical disciplines and schools of thought in a very welcoming manner and, in consequence, serves as a good role model for badly-needed theoretical inclusivity. No doubt, Arturo Ezquerro and María Cañete have given birth to a genuine classic that will continue to attract readers for many generations to come.
Dr Estela Welldon FRCPsych, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. Founder and Honorary President, International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy

Drawing on attachment theory, anthropology, sociology, psychoanalysis, developmental psychology, group analysis, neuroscience, literature and poetry, this book is a catalyst that injects a contagious passion for life and makes knowledge on mental health, attachment and complex group dynamics palatable and accessible. I recommend it to primary care professionals, their managers and their patients.
Dame Clare Gerada DBE, FRCPsych, President Royal College of General Practitioners