Attachment Theory in Action Dr. Catherine Tucker Explores Research
Jan 16, 2018
Dr. Catherine Tucker, research director at the Theraplay Institute and a play and expressive therapist, dives into the intricacies of attachment-based therapy. She discusses the importance of rigorous research to support families facing attachment issues. The conversation highlights the limitations of standard trauma therapies for children, advocating for relationship-focused methods. Tucker emphasizes the necessity of critically evaluating research validity while navigating evidence-based practices and the challenges therapists encounter in their daily practice.
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NREP's Importance
- The now-defunct National Registry of Evidence-Based Practices and Programs (NREP) played a crucial role in evaluating interventions.
- Its impartial review process helped protect consumers from potentially harmful practices.
PCIT Concerns
- Dr. Tucker believes PCIT, despite research, can be manipulative and damaging to children with attachment disorders.
- She argues its effectiveness is only shown against waitlist controls, not other therapies.
Evidence-Based For What?
- Research often fails to specify what an intervention is evidence-based for.
- TFCBT research primarily focuses on single-incident trauma, not complex developmental trauma.