Description
Attachment Styles and Trauma Treatment: Effective Strategies for Repair with Couples
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Webinar Presenter
Jason VanRuler, M.A., CSAT-S, is one of the most sought-after therapists on relationships, business, and mindset. He has been featured on top national news outlets, spoken on stage to thousands, and is the author of Get Past Your Past (Zondervan, 2023).
Summary
Attachment theory and trauma have long been pillars of modern psychology but have been experiencing a resurgence of interest due to increased media and social media attention. Today, various research suggests that approximately 40-50% of Americans identify with an attachment style (anxious, avoidant, and disorganized) other than the ideal secure attachment style, and 70% report experiencing a traumatic event in their lifetime. While a great deal has been done to better understand how trauma and attachment wounds impact individuals, there is a need to better understand how they affect relationships and, more specifically, a couple’s ability to repair. This Webinar will examine attachment theory, attachment styles, trauma, and the implications of each in couples therapy. In addition, this Webinar will identify and discuss interventions and strategies that can be used to facilitate a greater degree of healing and connection for couples seeking repair.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
1. Identify and describe attachment styles, attachment theory, and trauma
2. Discuss and understand how both attachment wounds and trauma can affect romantic relationships and play a role in relational health and satisfaction
3. Identify strategies, modalities, and interventions for managing and treating attachment wounds and trauma in the context of the couple
Continuing Education
Approved for 2 CE’s for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors
Approved for 2 IBCC CE’s for Pastoral Counselors, Pastors, Teachers, and Coaches
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due to good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required Continuing Education hours. For more information on Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit https://www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education-statements/.
*Webinars MUST be watched LIVE to receive CE Credit.
