Learn how attachment theory can be applied to help clients heal attachment wounds. Grounded in neuroscience and relational psychology, we examine how early bonding experiences set patterns for closeness, trust and emotional regulation. Recognizing your own attachment style is only the first step; the harder part is knowing what to do next. The focus here is practical strategies for identifying and working with attachment-based fears like abandonment and rejection, which often surface as unhelpful behavior or relationship problems. You will learn how safety, co-regulation and attunement guide clients from fear and insecurity toward love and connection.
The course covers evidence-based approaches such as emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness and somatic work. You will take away ways to help clients build secure patterns of relating, mend ruptures and show themselves compassion when vulnerable. Special attention is given to noticing and working through therapist-client dynamics that attachment styles shape. You finish ready to guide clients on a healing journey toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Differentiate between the different types of attachment styles
- Describe how each attachment style is created
- Explain how attachment wounds impact a person as an adult
- Summarize how to clinically address each attachment style
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Differentiate between the different types of attachment styles
- The characteristics of the four types of attachment styles
- The history of this developmental framework
Objective #2: Describe how each attachment style is created
- Avoidant
- Anxious
- Disorganized
- Healthy
Objective #3: Explain how attachment wounds impact a person as an adult
- How wounds play out in relationships with self
- How wounds play out in relationships with others
Objective #4: Summarize how to clinically address each attachment style
- The role of mindfulness
- The role of self-reflection
- Somatically-based strategies
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: May 3, 2025
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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