Reflection Of Attachment Theory

After listening to the family stories during the first two session it appears Tia is unhappy with the current story of her life. It is likely that the family is contributing to the dominant narrative of Tia’s problem with eating. It is expected that Tia’s parents Derek and Vanessa sees Tia as the problem when Vanessa referenced “we’re here for Tia’s problem not ours”. By externalizing the problem and mapping its influence it will give Tia the freedom either to submit to or fight against the influence of the problem with eating (Russell, 2000). It is expected that other narratives exist among Derek and Vanessa that have contributed to the problem with eating. It appears that Derek and Vanessa’s relationship has been in turmoil for some time
Derek’s saturated narratives as a child brings a range of significant experiences to the family. Furthermore, his own childhood in particular shows a struggle to express his own emotional attachment. This is evidence with his statement” you have to get on with your life no point in crying over crying over spilled milk”. It is likely by exploring the relationship patterns of Tia and Derek common themes will emerge between their narratives. Derek and Vanessa seem to have stories that need to be deconstructed to fine unique outcomes that can be helpful in re-authoring their stories. This will help Tia to construct her own narrative for her life instead of looking for validation and attention from her parents. It’s evident when Tia’s crying and yelling at her parents for lying she is triangulated between them. It is likely that Tia already ascribed to a certain beliefs about herself. However, once Tia is independent of the parents relationship she can come up with other narratives that will help Tia change the eating problem that has been the dominate narrative the last nine