Abstract
This article summarises feedback from introductory days in Scotland and England, presenting the BPS 2017 guidelineIncorporating Attachment Theory into Practice to Faculty Members.Two of the workshops included quantitative feedback from focus groups on compliance with the guideline, using its self-assessment tool to assess attainment of seven standards within their services. Results suggested that most groups considered that they partially met all of the standards, with some groups judging standards to be fully met on standards 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7. Standards were not met for standards 3 and 5 for a minority of groups, but partially met for others. The article considers some qualitative feedback, and a plan of action for the Faculty is proposed, emphasising collaboration with other bodies.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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