Understanding attachment

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This advanced, certified course introduces research in attachment to provide a deeper understanding of attachment and development for practitioners working with children, families, adults or older adults. Preferably following the Solihull Approach Foundation training, this concise CPD is relevant for all practitioners across sectors and equips practitioners to effectively recognise and understand attachment and its significance in relationships. 

Rooted in psychological expertise and practical experience, the course content is designed to support professionals in all interactions through greater awareness of attachment and informed strategies. 

• – Key concepts and research 

• – The phases and timing of attachment development 

• – The quality of an attachment 

• – The Internal Working Model 

• – Developments in attachment theory 

• – Attachment and the Solihull Approach 

• – Introduction to epigenetics 

Attachment and the Solihull Approach model

Designed to help move theory into practice, Understanding attachment

will further increase practitioner’s understanding of the model and its applications, as well as using the concepts to think about attachment in different ways.  

Modes of delivery 

Face-to-face 

Understanding attachment can be delivered by our trainers for small groups. We facilitate group learning and discussion with shared experience and examples.