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
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