Attachment training focused on how this plays out in our session rooms

Purpose of training :

• To be able to determine the type of attachment in clients (adult or child) based on symptoms, narrative and relationship dynamics, supported by adequate tests
• To understand the impact of our own attachment on the therapist-client interaction and on the therapy process
• To know how to adapt the relational distance accordingly and to avoid foreseeable pitfalls

Program :

• Attachment theory from Bowlby to the present day
• The link between trauma, attachment and brain development
• The aftermath of dysfunctional attachment
• Characteristics of secure attachment
• ANS states and specific movements linked to the attachment types
• The ability to deal with difficult emotions and stress
• The therapeutic dyad reactivates the original attachment pattern
• Be familiar with several attachment assessment questionnaires
• Identify the type of attachment from the patient's dialogue, symptoms and history
• Know how to manage the therapeutic relationship according to the type of attachment of the client and the therapist

The methods used :

• Theory, case study, role play, video and discussion

Trainer: Dr A. Janner Steffan

Location: online using Zoom; good WiFi connection and headphones required

Dates and duration: the training consists of 4 modules of 3h45 each

Prerequisites: Practical experience as a therapist

Maximum number of participants: 21

Minimum number of participants: 7

Price: 450,- Euro, payment in 2 installments

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations up to 3 weeks in advance: Full refund of course fees

Cancellation up to 3 days before: Refund of course fee minus €35 cancellation fee 

Cancellation less than 72 hours before:  Refund of course fee minus €60 cancellation fee. 

 *) You only need to register for the first module, after that you are automatically registered for the other 3 modules