Led by Linda Cundy, our training on 14th May introduces attachment-informed therapy, helping participants understand how early experiences shape relationships and emotional patterns. Learn practical approaches to support clients in building security, improving wellbeing, and fostering healthier, more fulfilling connections.
The term ‘Avoidant Attachment’ has entered public discourse in recent times yet it is typically over-simplified, misunderstood, used casually as a diagnosis of a perceived personality flaw, or levelled at a non-compliant partner. The nuances of this pattern of attachment and defences are frequently overlooked.
For the psychotherapist, too, these can be challenging clients evoking strong countertransference reactions. When trauma also features, either early relational developmental trauma or exposure to later overwhelming events, there are further therapeutic considerations.
This in-person interactive training day aims to deepen understanding of, and empathy for ‘avoidant’ clients, especially where trauma is also a feature. It will highlight some of the pitfalls to be aware of when working with these individuals in order to provide more effective support. We will also acknowledge that many of us in the therapy professions are on the avoidant end of the spectrum ourselves. With this in mind, the therapist’s own pattern of attachment will be taken into consideration.
