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Digital Seminar

Rethinking Attachment

Integrating Context and Relational Neuroscience in the Therapy Room
Faculty:
Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP |  Ann Kelley, PhD
Duration:
Approx 3 hrs
Copyright:
23 Mar, 2025
Product Code:
NOS096525
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.
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Description

Building on the conference's rich exploration of attachment theory, this advanced workshop introduces a groundbreaking clinical framework that transforms traditional attachment concepts into immediately applicable therapeutic tools. We'll move beyond basic attachment styles to explore the dynamic attachment spectrum – a sophisticated model that captures the fluid nature of attachment activation in real-time clinical work. 

In this workshop you will explore: 

  • Practical strategies for recognising and working with attachment activation states as they emerge in therapy 
  • Key insights to clinically apply polyvagal theory and interpersonal neurobiology to enhance attachment security and treatment outcomes 
  • A nuanced framework for understanding attachment patterns across diverse populations and presenting problems 
  • Fresh perspectives on enhancing states of security as an alternative to traditional attachment classification approaches 
  • The intersection of systemic and cultural factors with attachment patterns, and important implications for clinical work 

CPD

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Manual - Rethinking Attachment (5.2 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Rethinking Attachment - French (5.2 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Rethinking Attachment - Italian (5.2 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Rethinking Attachment - German (5.2 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase
PDF Manual - Rethinking Attachment - Spanish (5.2 MB) 25 Pages Available after Purchase

Faculty

Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP's Profile

Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP Related seminars and products

Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP, is co-founder and former president of Austin IN (interpersonal neurobiology) Connection and has served on the board of the Global Association of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, and co-author (with Ann) of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sue Marriott maintains a private practice and is the co-host of Therapist Uncensored Podcast. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sue Marriott has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Ann Kelley, PhD's Profile

Ann Kelley, PhD Related seminars and products

Ann Kelley, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and individual and couple’s therapist, former director of clinical treatment for the Texas Youth Commission, and the co-founder (with Sue) of Therapist Uncensored, a top-rated podcast and online community.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ann Kelley maintains a private practice and is the co-founder and host of Therapist Uncensored Podcast & Community. She receives royalties as a published author. Ann Kelley receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ann Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

For a more detailed outline that includes times or durations of time, if needed, please contact cepesi@pesi.com.


Objectives

  1. Evaluate existing attachment categorisations critically and discuss alternative frameworks for understanding attachment dynamics.
  2. Utilised practical strategies that integrate neurobiology into therapeutic interventions to enhance attachment security.
  3. Discuss methods for modifying maladaptive models of the self and others within attachment activation patterns in clinical practice.
  4. Explore clinical use of attachment activation on a spectrum.

Outline

Modern Attachment and the Evolution of Attachment Theory 

  • Biology 
  • Developmental attachment 
  • Internal Working Models 
  • Adult attachment styles 

Bringing Relational Neurobiology into Your Practice 

  • Key components of neuroscience  
  • A framework for effective integration 

The MARS Spectrum of Attachment Activation  

  • A novel framework   
  • Fluid and complex states of attachment activation 
  • Information processing distortions 
  • Co-regulation  

Systems that create Insecurity  

  • how using attachment language without full context can be misapplied, misunderstood and even be harmful  

Systems culture and context 

WEIRD model 

Risks and Limitations of the Research 

Target Audience

  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Counsellors
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers

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