ACT and attachment

Hi,
I have worked with the issue of attachment for a number of years, although I have not conducted any formal research: I firmly believe attachment has a major effects, both positive and negative, on the all six areas for the Hexaflex. I work with children in schools and with other clients in a private practice. The children, and some adults I see who have a history of poor attachment generally have a poor sense of self; are dominated by their conceptualized past; are inflexible, cognitively fused, use experiential avoidance, tend to be fairly impulsive and experience major problems with recognizing and/or deciding/committing to their values. ACT is an excellent vehicle for working with clients who present with attachment problems, bearing in mind the ages of the clients. At present I am designing an ACT program that targets Prep-age children because I believe the Hexaflex can be adapted for this age group. I hope this is useful, and good luck with your training and let me know if there is anything I can help you with regarding my experiences with attachment issues.

Kindest regards
Terry