Centre for Coaching, Counselling and Groupwork Training
Attachment Theory
one day course
Attachment theory is the joint work of John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Attachment theory
suggest that parental responses to the child’s needs lead to the development of patterns of
attachment which influence future adult relationships; perceptions; emotions and behaviour.
Attachment theory emphasises the difference between secure attachment and few types of
insecure attachments including Avoidant; Ambivalent; Disorganised and Reactive.
A child develops a secure attachment as a result of responsive, available and predictable
parental style. A child/adult with secure attachment is much more likely to be able to function
positively both in relationship and as a separate individual.
An insecure attachment can be the result of unavailable; inconsistent, ignoring, rejecting or
even frightening parental behaviour. The result is likely to be a child/adult who is anxious,
insecure, chaotic, frightened, misuse substances, has difficulties in relationship and possibly
abusive.
Research suggests that practitioners who are able to offer a secure base can help shift
insecurely attached clients to a more secure attachment.
Course aims:
- Introduce the basic principles of the attachment theory.
- Explore the relationship between attachment patterns and substance misuse.
- Learn to identify signs of the different types of insecure attachments, as they are manifested in the therapeutic/working relationship.
- Explore ways of working with clients who are insecurely attached.
- Raise awareness to your own attachment patterns and how they interact and impact on the client’s attachment style.
To arrange a time for this in house course just contact us.
How to Apply
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