Radiant Sunshine Training Site

Understanding Attachment Theory when Experiencing Trauma

The course "Understanding Attachment Theory when Experiencing Trauma" provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how attachment theory intersects with the experience of trauma. Participants will gain insight into the impact of trauma on attachment styles and explore strategies for healing and building resilience in individuals who have experienced trauma.

The course consists of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with real-world examples of how one experiencing trauma can understand the impact of Attachment styles in relation to the world. The course encourages active participation and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment.

The course is designed for mental health professionals, social workers, counselors, and individuals interested in understanding and addressing the impact of trauma. 

Course Objectives:

1. Familiarize participants with the core principles and components of attachment theory.

2. Explore, explain, and describe the relationship between attachment styles and the experience of trauma.

3. Understand the impact of trauma on different attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized).

4. Identify therapeutic interventions that can assist individuals with trauma and insecure attachment styles.

5. Learn practical strategies for building secure attachments and promoting resilience in trauma survivors.

6. Discuss the importance of self-care and boundary-setting in the context of trauma and attachment.

Outline:

Introduction and Overview

Understanding Attachment Theory and Trauma

Anxious and Avoidant Attachment in Trauma

Disorganized Attachment and Trauma

Therapeutic Interventions for Trauma and Attachment

Building Resilience and Secure Attachments after Trauma

Conclusion: Pulling it all Together