Mark Baumann has joined the International Association for the Study of Attachment (IASA) as an ad hoc board member. IASA is dedicated to the study and development of the Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM). The DMM is the most advanced model of attachment theory and offers advanced scientific attachment assessments. Mark has trained in four DMM scientific attachment assessments and qualified as a coder of the Adult Attachment Interview using the DMM method.
The DMM model is especially helpful for family law mediators because it describes fundamental family interactions, communication styles, and also the defense mechanisms humans use to survive relationship problems.
The DMM is a complex model and is described in a well written Wikipedia article. The article has links to many DMM resources for further reading. Mark has also written a number of articles about the DMM on the Conflict Science Institute and it’s DMM blog. (ConflictScienceInstitute.com is another internet property belonging to Mark Baumann.)
Angeles Mediation applies DMM principles in family law mediation. Clients interested in learning more about how to apply DMM and attachment knowledge to improving their family’s lives can request these services.