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Attachment Theory and Earned Security in Therapy

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Course Overview
This course is intended for counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals engaged in individual, relational, or trauma-informed therapy. This 1-hour training introduces clinicians to the foundational principles of attachment theory and translates them into practical, moment-to-moment clinical application. Participants will review core attachment concepts, including secure and insecure patterns, internal working models, and the role of the therapist as a secure base and safe haven. The course integrates research on emotional regulation, co-regulation, and attachment security across the lifespan, and highlights how attachment-informed interventions can support resilience, emotional safety, and meaningful change. Clinicians will leave with a clearer framework for identifying attachment dynamics and responding in ways that strengthen therapeutic effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify core principles of attachment theory and their relevance to clinical practice.
  • Differentiate attachment styles and internal working models in real time during sessions.
  • Identify attachment patterns as they unfold in the therapeutic relationship.
  • Utilize attunement, validation, and emotional safety to support meaningful change.

About the Author/Presenter
Michal Goldman, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in relational therapy and therapist development. Michal holds extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and discernment counseling and enjoys supporting couples through relational challenges. In addition to her clinical work, she is an adjunct professor for psychology and social work, and regularly writes and speaks on topics in therapy, ethical practice, and relational work. She is passionate about helping clinicians integrate attachment theory into everyday clinical practice and deepen their self-of-therapist awareness to enhance their work with individuals and couples. For more information, please visit michalgoldmanlcsw.org.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):

Counselor, Social Work, Psychology

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