Attachment Training Level 1:
Theory and Science

A healthy attachment between an infant and loving parents or caregivers creates a last-ing sense of security and safety for the child. This allows for optimal growth, development, relationships and ultimately learning. In fact, numerous studies show that attachment pro-foundly influences every aspect of human development.

When the attachment relationship is disrupted or fails to develop, children feel insecure, unsafe and anxious. Many difficulties experienced by individuals throughout life can be traced back to growing up not feeling safe.

Cultural, social and economic environments, family strengths, historic experiences and intergenerational learning are all factors that have an influence on how people of all ages act in their daily relationships. All of these factors affect lifelong learning. Not only does a per-son's behaviour develop under the influence of attachment but actual brain development is affected by early attachment interactions.

The goal of this workshop is to give counselors, therapists, teachers, early childhood educators, social workers and parents an understanding of how these early attachments af-fect our actions throughout life. Through presentations, stories, videotapes and small groups, participants will learn to identify different types of attachment patterns. Ultimately, under-standing the attachment model of counselling helps provide valuable insight and skill to those of us who are in therapeutic, education and caregiving roles. This information will be of interest to anyone working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Day 1: The Theory of Attachment This day will focus on developing an understanding of why attachment relationships are important and how attachment relationships lay the groundwork for success in the future.

Day 2: The Science of Attachment This day will focus on developing an understanding of the neurobiology of attachment. The seamless interrelationship of nature and nurture will be explored and illuminated.

Day 3 am: The Theory and Science of Self-Regulation This morning will focus on developing an understanding of the impact of problems with emotional regulation on daily living and coping.

Day 3 pm: The Theory and Science of Self-Regulation The focus of this afternoon will be on applying the above learned theories toward under-standing both ourselves and our target families as adults in attachment relationships.

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