ABSTRACT

This book provides an account of how the "Theory of Attachment-Based Exploratory Interest Sharing" (TABEIS) and the practise of Goal Corrected Empathic Attunement (GCEA) was used in a university setting to support staff. It works in three ways; firstly, it raises attachment theory, one of the pillars of self-understanding, into a central place in terms of reflecting on and learning from the dynamics of business and organisations. Neath explores how well this attachment theory sits with other theories of self and relationships such as transactional analysis and the person-centred approach.Secondly, it is an account of how Neath took an application of McCluskey's theory "The McCluskey Model for Exploring the Dynamics of Attachment in Adult Life" to the University of Leeds, with learning points made along the way, exploring the practise of a therapeutic-style of group facilitation, and reflection on good practice for professional adult learning and teaching techniques. Thirdly, it acts as a handbook for anyone wishing to replicate Neath's work and includes feedback from participants both during and after the training process. It will appeal to those new to training, counselling, organisational developers and those wishing to enjoy and see the potential of the work of McCluskey.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

Exploring the dynamics of attachment and their effect on wellbeing and creativity at work

chapter Chapter 1|14 pages

The application, theory and why try it

Exploring the dynamics of attachment and their effect on wellbeing and creativity at work

chapter Chapter 2|12 pages

Introducing GCEA and TABLES for the workplace

chapter Chapter 3|32 pages

The session structure

chapter Chapter 4|11 pages

Careseeking

chapter Chapter 5|10 pages

Caregiving

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Self-defence and fear

chapter Chapter 7|10 pages

Interests and interest-sharing with peers

chapter Chapter 8|9 pages

Sex and sexuality in the workplace

chapter Chapter 9|7 pages

The internal environment

chapter Chapter 10|10 pages

The external environment

chapter Chapter 11|5 pages

Final session, review and the application in practise

chapter Chapter 12|11 pages

Conclusion to the pilot

chapter Chapter 13|8 pages

Feedback from participants and what happened next

chapter Chapter 14|12 pages

The integrated person

Theories of people at work