This training is designed for clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of attachment dynamics in romantic relationships. Together, we will explore the unique emotional choreography between anxious and avoidant partners: the push-pull patterns that can foster both intense connection and painful disconnection. Through an integration of attachment theory, neurobiology, and experiential techniques, participants will learn how to help clients recognize their relational cycles, increase emotional tolerance, and cultivate secure-functioning behaviors. Practical interventions and case examples will be emphasized to equip clinicians with tools they can immediately apply in their work with couples.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Describe the core features and behavioral patterns of anxious and avoidant attachment styles in adult romantic relationships.
- Identify and interrupt common reactivity cycles that occur between anxious and avoidant partners using attachment-informed interventions.
- Implement at least three clinical strategies to help clients increase emotional safety, reduce polarization, and foster secure attachment within the relationship.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Describe the core features and behavioral patterns of anxious and avoidant attachment styles in adult romantic relationships.
- The differences between attachment styles
- Origins of attachment styles
- The role of trauma
Objective #2: Identify and interrupt common reactivity cycles that occur between anxious and avoidant partners using attachment-informed interventions.
- Secure
- Avoidant
- Anxious
- Disorganized
Objective #3: Implement at least three clinical strategies to help clients increase emotional safety, reduce polarization, and foster secure attachment within the relationship.
- What clients can do
- What therapists can do
- The nature of counter-transference
- On re-parenting
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: January 17, 2026
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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