From best-selling author Louis Cozolino, the essentials of the interconnection between brain, mind, and relationships. In Attachment Essentials , Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology Series (IPNB) editor Dr. Louis Cozolino distills the key points of attachment concepts into six organized, easy-to-reference sections. This QRG includes: • Research strategies for assessing attachment styles in children and adults • Applicable central neuroscience concepts • An explanation of the biochemistry of social bonding • Clinical applications of attachment theory Through the lens of attachment, clinicians can help their clients better understand their relationships, as well as form more successful therapist-client bonds. Designed to be at a therapist’s side for immediate reference, Norton’s Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) are 3-panel, fold-out, six-page 8.5" × 11" laminated cards that present facets of omnipresent topics with easy-to-follow guidance―a brief refresher for the practitioner as well as a tool for their clients.