Introduction to Attachment Informed Therapy and its Clinical Application

An attachment-informed approach makes the inner worlds of clients and patients more visible. It is essential to meeting others safely and to enabling the exploration of their presenting problems. No other clinical theory yields so much practical information about the theory of human development as attachment theory and its associated disciplines. It is the only theory which explicitly links the process of establishing a secure base in therapy with the process of optimal caregiving in infancy which provides clear direction for the development of the therapeutic relationship and process.
This forms Module 1 of [ADVANCED] CERTIFICATE IN THE CLINICAL APPLICATION OF ATTACHMENT THEORY (Endorsed by IAN)
“This is a truly in depth look at attachment and the impact on the client and their relationships. Set at a pace that allows for exploration and understanding to develop, I feel more confident now in my application of attachment theory with my clients.”
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What will you learn?
Learn how personality develops (and one’s attachment style) securely or insecurely, from the quality of the parental caregiving relationship
Identify avoidant and preoccupied attachment styles from 3 interlinking perspectives and hypothesise about individuals’ inner worlds corresponding to each style i.e their beliefs about and expectations of self, others and relationships
Explore the essential characteristics of each of the basic human needs (motivational systems) of careseeking, caregiving, self defence (fear) and interest sharing.
Learn to identify when these systems are underdeveloped or used defensively enabling clearer assessments and more targeted therapeutic interventions
Identify various, fearful, ways in which clients come to therapy (seek care) and recognise, and prepare to meet these differing presentations
Expand understanding of clients’ resistance to change and associated self-defeating patterns of behaviour
Explore the process of change with emphasis on the implicit, non-verbal aspects of the therapeutic relationship
Learn various ways to access clients’ attachment histories and identify events which significantly shape family systems and the individual’s place within the system
Explore the impact of one’s own attachment style on the therapeutic relationship
Why it matters for your practice?
Because attachment theory applies to adults in intimate relationships just as much as to children, it gives therapists insight into the origins of clients' personalities, enabling more attuned interventions.
The training is designed to enhance therapists' capacity for empathy and strengthen the quality of the therapeutic alliance.
Better case conceptualisation: understanding why clients relate the way they do, not just the presenting symptoms
Stronger therapeutic relationships: the alliance is one of the biggest predictors of therapy outcomes, and attachment theory directly informs how to build it
Applicability across client groups:adults, couples, families, children, attachment underpins all of it
CPD value: it counts toward a formal qualification
TESTIMONIALS:
“Clarifying misunderstandings about insecure attachment style - eg: All insecure attachments are anxious. Care seeking/care giving systems and when they are disrupted. So so much. It has already helped my practice both in school and with adults. I absolutely loved it.”
“If you want to know how to apply what you learn directly into your client sessions, without thinking ‘what next?’, then this is the course to take. I now feel confident to apply what I learnt and not just left with a note pad full of notes. Nicola takes the days at just the right pace that is easy to understand and digest.”
“It was excellent. I have done lots of cpd over my many years . It really is a good standard ”
“Nicola delivers an engaging course with robust material. For anyone with an interest in Attachment Theory it is a must. I was interested during my training years ago and was really pleased to come across this course.”