Attachment Theory 101

Attachment Theory in Clinical Work: 

History of the Theory, Clinical Application, and Cultural Considerations

Spaces Therapy LA (Provider #1032777) is approved by the California association of marriage and family therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Spaces Therapy LA maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.

Course Description & Educational Goals: This course focuses on the history of Attachment Theory, what the theory entails, ways of assessing for Attachment styles – including how it can be utilized to assist clients in developing practical skills for shifting their responses within their relationships. While most of us have some training on early childhood development, there is an ongoing need for training about the impact of early development on how we interact in the world as adults as well as how to aid our clients in moving past patterns of relational dysfunction and earn a secure attachment style. This presentation aims to utilize core components of Attachment Theory to assist both individuals and couples/families with deepening their understanding of self and tangible ways to adjust responses to work towards secure attachment. It also takes into account some important cultural considerations, in light of early Attachment research coming from white, Euro-centric practitioners and this training being held in the United States which is historically an individualistic, Euro-centric culture, whereas healing Attachment wounds requires coregulation and collaboration with others.

Target Audience: LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCSs, Psychologists, Associates, Students, & Related Professionals

Learning Objectives:

1) Participants will be able to identify the four Attachment Styles.

2) Participants will be able to apply two assessment tools to aid clients in identifying their own Attachment Styles as well as identify alternative responses to move towards Earned Secure attachment.

3) Participants will be able to specify and challenge two  individualistic ideals usually present in the field of Attachment Psychology in order to  greater integrate the interdependence and coregulation skills required to earn Secure attachment.

Presented by: Janie Glassmith, M.S., LMFT 93106 and Spaces Therapy LA

Janie Glassmith (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is the founder and executive director at Spaces Therapy LA. Throughout her 12+ years as a clinician, she has primarily focused her training on attachment theory and the impact on attachment styles on abilities to relate and connect- with specific interest in working with those that qualify as Avoidantly Attached, she also specializes in working with grief and those experiencing impactful relational difficulties.

Details

• When: May 31: 1230-240pm

• Who: Target Audience: LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCSs, Psychologists, Associates, Students, & Related Professionals, or any healing professional or community member interested in learning more about Attachment Theory
  Led by Janie Glassmith, LMFT CA 93106, NY 002018-01, TX 204374, WA LF61192973

• Where: Spaces Wellness: 5314 N Figueroa St. Unit B Los Angeles, CA 90042

• CEUs: This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Those seeking CE credit must be in attendance for the entirety of the presentation and complete the course evaluation.

• How Much: We have pricing options below, dependent upon training and CE needs.

• Refund & Cancellation Policy: A full refund is available for cancellations made 72+ hours prior to course start time. 50% refund for cancellations made with less than 72 hours prior to course start time. Please email the Program Administrator at kelli@spacestherapyla.com should you need to cancel. Refunds will be processed within 48 business hours of the receipt of request.

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