Rethinking Attachment
Integrating Context and Relational Neuroscience in the Therapy Room
- Speakers:
- Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP | Ann Kelley, PhD
- Duration:
- Approx 3 hrs
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Mar 23, 2025
- Product Code:
- NOS096525
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Building on the conference's rich exploration of attachment theory, this advanced workshop introduces a groundbreaking clinical framework that transforms traditional attachment concepts into immediately applicable therapeutic tools. We'll move beyond basic attachment styles to explore the dynamic attachment spectrum – a sophisticated model that captures the fluid nature of attachment activation in real-time clinical work.
In this workshop you will explore:
- Practical strategies for recognizing and working with attachment activation states as they emerge in therapy
- Key insights to clinically apply polyvagal theory and interpersonal neurobiology to enhance attachment security and treatment outcomes
- A nuanced framework for understanding attachment patterns across diverse populations and presenting problems
- Fresh perspectives on enhancing states of security as an alternative to traditional attachment classification approaches
- The intersection of systemic and cultural factors with attachment patterns, and important implications for clinical work
Credit
Speaker
Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP Related seminars and products
Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP, is co-founder and former president of Austin IN (interpersonal neurobiology) Connection and has served on the board of the Global Association of Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies, and co-author (with Ann) of Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sue Marriott maintains a private practice and is the co-host of Therapist Uncensored Podcast. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sue Marriott has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Ann Kelley, PhD Related seminars and products
Ann Kelley, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and individual and couple’s therapist, former director of clinical treatment for the Texas Youth Commission, and the co-founder (with Sue) of Therapist Uncensored, a top-rated podcast and online community.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ann Kelley maintains a private practice and is the co-founder and host of Therapist Uncensored Podcast & Community. She receives royalties as a published author. Ann Kelley receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ann Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Evaluate existing attachment categorizations critically and discuss alternative frameworks for understanding attachment dynamics.
- Utilized practical strategies that integrate neurobiology into therapeutic interventions to enhance attachment security.
- Discuss methods for modifying maladaptive models of the self and others within attachment activation patterns in clinical practice.
- Explore clinical use of attachment activation on a spectrum.
Outline
Modern Attachment and the Evolution of Attachment Theory
- Biology
- Developmental attachment
- Internal Working Models
- Adult attachment styles
Bringing Relational Neurobiology into Your Practice
- Key components of neuroscience
- A framework for effective integration
The MARS Spectrum of Attachment Activation
- A novel framework
- Fluid and complex states of attachment activation
- Information processing distortions
- Co-regulation
Systems that create Insecurity
- how using attachment language without full context can be misapplied, misunderstood and even be harmful
Systems culture and context
WEIRD model
Risks and Limitations of the Research
Target Audience
- Addiction Counselors
- Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
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