Barry, JA; (2012) Treating relationship problems in adulthood by using guided imagery to modify the influence of childhood attachment schemas. The Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis , 34 (1) pp. 15-35.

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Abstract

Sometimes problems with relationships in adulthood can stem from problems with relationships in childhood. A childhood attachment schema is the pattern of thoughts, feelings and behaviors a person develops from the type of relationship experienced with their primary caregiver in childhood; this pattern appears to generalize to other close relationships over the lifespan. This paper describes a technique I used in my clinical hypnosis practice, which I call the Imagery for Childhood Attachment Schema (ICAS) technique. The ICAS technique involves identifying the client’s childhood attachment schema and then, using guided imagery, modifying the thoughts & feelings promoted by the schema. Follow-up of clients from one to several years suggests that ICAS was effective in helping adults to overcome relationship problems. Formal research is suggested in order to establish the efficacy of ICAS.

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