Attachment-Based Therapy & Counseling Course (Certified )

A complete training for treating Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Complex Trauma

What you'll learn

Gain vital skills in applying key psychological concepts to real-life scenarios

Learn the fundamentals of attachment theory, internal family systems, and internal working models

Trace the development of early attachment styles into personality to manage inner and interpersonal conflicts

Discover the Three Pillars Model as a direct way for repairing attachment issues

Become confident in understanding the complex nature and impact of early attachments and how they shape one's relations

Understand the deep connection between relational conflicts and physical and psychological symptoms

Achieve an effective strategy for treating anxiety, depression, and emotional imbalance

Apply successful assessments using projective tests, psychodynamic techniques and many creative tools

Discover how attachment-based therapy can help people with Complex Trauma and Personality Disorders

Requirements

No previous knowledge of the subject is necessary.

This is a comprehensive course that progresses gradually through the themes.

Description

Have you ever wondered how early attachment styles influence our personalities and behaviors? Attachment-based therapy is a powerful tool for helping individuals navigate their emotional struggles, address unresolved trauma and create healthier relationships. This course provides a comprehensive overview of attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS) and novel therapies exploring the impact of early relationships on individual development and well-being. Through a combination of theoretical lectures, case studies, and experiential activities, you will learn how to recognize attachment patterns, comprehend family dynamics, and implement effective treatments to promote healthy emotional and relational functioning. By delving into the roots of Internal Working Models of attachment and exploring how they impact current behaviors, you can gain a deeper understanding of the nature of interactions with others and dysfunctional personality. An entire module is also dedicated to identifying early signs and symptoms of maladaptation, connecting the psychological and physical realms, and making sense of internal conflicts. Additionally, this course emphasizes the use of techniques for managing anxiety and depression as a foundation for effective treatment outcomes. Through the lenses of the psycho-dynamic approach you will also gain insight into unconscious emotions, hidden thoughts and symbolic communication in order to unveil the causes of current struggles. Throughout the course, you will learn how to process past experiences, apply new coping strategies, and develop more secure attachment styles. By completing this course, you can begin to heal old wounds, develop greater self-awareness, and ultimately experience a sense of emotional growth and resilience for you or your clients. Both experts and novices will gain vital insights and skills to effectively addressing attachment-related issues in their counseling practice.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to this course

Lecture 1 Getting to know each other: meet your instructor

Lecture 2 Overview and Learning Tools

Section 2: Everything about Attachment Theory

Lecture 3 The Origins: how early relations can be studied and defined

Lecture 4 The Experiments: Still Face & Lausanne Trilogue Play

Lecture 5 Attachment Styles: which one is yours?

Lecture 6 Adult Attachment: Signs and Characteristics

Lecture 7 Coping Styles: how do we manage attachment wounds?

Lecture 8 Internal Working Models as a framework for future relationships

Lecture 9 From Childhood to Adulthood: assessment tools and demos

Lecture 10 What if there's a screen between Mother and Child?

Section 3: Attachment & the Cradle of Personality

Lecture 11 Unveiling Personality: from maladaptation to disorder

Lecture 12 How the developing Brain regulates Emotions through the others

Lecture 13 Mentalization & Personality Disorders: the Opaque Mind

Lecture 14 Case Study: on Becoming a Person

Section 4: Attachment-based Therapy: a Psychodynamic Approach

Lecture 15 Attachment-based Therapy (ABT) for adults

Lecture 16 ABT for Anxiety and Depression: theory & practice

Lecture 17 ABT for Complex Trauma: how effective?

Lecture 18 3 Case studies: learning from the practice

Section 5: Internal Family Systems (IFS): attachment from the inside

Lecture 19 The Child or the Adult: which one is ruling?

Lecture 20 How to develop a Secure Base through Self-individuation

Lecture 21 Mindful Exercises for real life scenarios

Section 6: The three-Pillar Model (Revised): how to repair attachment wounds

Lecture 22 A comprehensive Attachment Repair

Lecture 23 The First Pillar: the parent you need

Lecture 24 The Second Pillar: beyond metacognition

Lecture 25 The Third Pillar: fostering the new Self

Lecture 26 Practical interventions with attachment styles

Ideal for therapists, parents, and couples.,Suitable for both professionals and non-professionals who wish to improve their knowledge and practice.,Suitable for students interested in family therapy, childcare, social work, psychology, counselling and other related disciplines