Using systems thinking to understand attachment in couple and couples group therapy

Attachment and dyadic systems theory is useful in exploring attachment in couple therapy and couples group therapy. These modalities help the two partners better regulate the cocreated, interactive/process aspects of their relationship. They both provide a holding and facilitating environment that promotes the expression and exploration of attachment patterns of each partner and the couple's relational system. Couples group therapy is a particularly helpful therapeutic modality with which to address the issues of personal and couple isolation plaguing many couples in this society.