Attachment in Action
Enhance service design, build relationships and improve the functioning of those we support
About this course
Attachment theory is one of the most important theories of human nature. This course will explore why attachment theory is so important, how it develops and what happens when the attachment process is derailed. It will explore the neurobiology of attachment; how to spot secure and insecure attachment styles; how an understanding of attachment theory can inform our contact with colleagues and people using services and be used to design services including Psychologically-informed and Trauma-informed services.
Who it's for
Everyone working in the support and care professions.
What you'll be able to do
- Define attachment and learn the basics of attachment theory
- Learn about the neurobiology of attachment and its vital role in brain development
- Learn about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Understand a variety of presentations and behaviours
- Understand how different secure and insecure attachment styles present and how to best support individuals
- Reflect: now we understand, how can we adapt
Your instructor
Dr Natalie Isaia
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Natalie Isaia is a Clinical Psychologist working primarily in the homelessness sector developing psychologically informed environment (PIE) approaches in frontline services. Natalie has a longstanding passion for working with socially excluded populations, including refugees and asylum seekers and individuals who are homeless. Natalie’s clinical training has focused on understanding and supporting complex presentations, in particular complex trauma. Natalie draws from a variety of psychological frameworks including attachment theory and neurobiological theories. She is trained to deliver therapy in multiple models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
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Natalie’s work has drawn her into organisational psychology and in recent years she has focused on training and upskilling frontline staff working in third-sector and social care organisations. Natalie believes that disseminating knowledge and supporting staff to work confidently with individuals who can present with complex needs and challenging behaviour is crucial to effecting systemic change and supporting marginalised individuals who may otherwise be excluded from accessing appropriate support.
Questions
When does the course start and finish?
Whenever you like. It's fully self-paced: start when you enrol, finish in one sitting or over several weeks.
How long do I have access?
For as long as you need it. You get lifetime access, for as long as the course is published on our platform, on any device you own.
Can my organisation buy places for a whole team?
Yes. Use "Get a team price" to see bulk and annual licence prices straight away, or ask us and we'll come back with bulk and annual licence options, invoicing, and completion reporting for your managers.