Interview with Dr. Daniel P. Brown

The article is an interview with Dr. Daniel P. Brown, a renowned psychologist specializing in attachment and trauma. Dr. Brown discusses his work in treating attachment disturbances in adults, focusing on the distinction between simple and complex trauma. He shares insights from his studies, particularly his work with victims of childhood abuse in orphanages. Dr. Brown emphasizes the significance of attachment styles developed in early childhood and their impact on adult psychopathology. He introduces the concept of "disorganized attachment" as a key factor in complex trauma and outlines his therapeutic approach, which includes the "three pillars of comprehensive attachment repair": the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol, fostering metacognitive skills, and focusing on collaborative, non-verbal, and verbal behavior. Dr. Brown also addresses the role of dissociative amnesia in trauma and the importance of treating attachment disturbances before addressing trauma itself.

  • Understand the distinction between simple and complex trauma as described by Dr. Daniel Brown.

  • Explain the concept of disorganized attachment and its impact on adult psychopathology.

  • Identify the three pillars of comprehensive attachment repair outlined by Dr. Brown.

  • Explore the role of dissociative amnesia in trauma and its neurobiological basis.

  • Analyze the importance of treating attachment disturbances in the context of complex trauma therapy.

  • Discuss the therapeutic techniques used by Dr. Brown, including the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol and fostering metacognitive skills.

Content

    1. Working with Attachment & Trauma - Dr David Van Nuys Inteviews Daniel Brown, PhD.

    2. Quiz

    1. Working with Attachment & Trauma Part 2 - Dr David Van Nuys Inteviews Daniel Brown, PhD.

    2. Quiz Part 2

    1. SoP March 2020

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