In this interview from 2022, Dr. Arlene Montgomery sits down with Barbara Alexander from On Good Authority to talk about neuroscience. Specifically, how understanding neuroscience can help us work with patients having attachment issues, as well as how attachment plays out in transference/countertransference.

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Arlene Montgomery, Ph.D., LCSW has taught clinical courses since 1993 at the University of Texas at Austin and at Smith College School for Social Work. Dr. Montgomery has made numerous presentations on neurobiological findings relevant to the therapeutic alliance, treatment considerations and ethical considerations. Her main writings include her book, Neurobiology Essentials for Clinicians, and her article in the 2020 edition of the Encyclopedia of Social Work, entitled "Interpersonal Neurobiology and Attachment." She also has a private practice with a focus on clients affected by trauma and is a clinical supervisor for licensed master’s social workers fulfilling their requirements for the clinical social worker licensure.

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