Discussion Post: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
DDP has been criticised for the lack of a comprehensive manual or full case studies to provide details of the process. In addition, although non-verbal communication, communicative mismatch and repair, playful interactions and the relationship between the parents attachment status and that of a toddler are all well documented and important for early healthy emotional development, Hughes and Becker-Weidman are described as making "a real logical jump" in assuming that the same events can be deliberately recapitulated in order to correct the emotional condition of an older child.
Based on the readings in this unit, do you share the same criticsm? Provide rationale for your answer.
Explain the benefit of it, and why it is useful to treat disorders of attachment-based on attachment theory and research.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.