Attachment from a Trauma Informed Perspective

A one-day CPD workshop exploring attachment theory from a trauma-informed perspective and its application in psychotherapy.

The workshop integrates foundational attachment theory with trauma-informed principles to help clinicians understand how early relational experiences influence emotional regulation, identity formation, and patterns of relating in adulthood.

Participants will develop practical ways to recognise attachment dynamics within the therapeutic relationship and respond in ways that support safety, trust, and relational repair.

Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel
Bryanston, Johannesburg

(48 Queens Rd, Bryanston, Johannesburg)

This is an in-person workshop designed to support reflective learning, discussion, and applied clinical exploration.

Date: 18 July 2026
Duration: 08:30 - 16:30

The workshop includes teaching, guided reflection, and clinical discussion.

This workshop is designed for mental health practitioners working therapeutically with clients, including:

• Psychologists
• Registered counsellors
• Social workers
• Psychotherapists
• Other mental health practitioners
   

The workshop is suitable for both early-career and experienced clinicians who wish to deepen their understanding of attachment dynamics in therapy.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of attachment theory and its relevance to psychotherapy
• Recognise how early attachment experiences influence emotional regulation and relational patterns
• Identify common attachment strategies that may emerge in therapeutic work
• Understand the relationship between attachment disruption and developmental trauma
• Apply trauma-informed principles to support relational safety in therapy
• Work with attachment dynamics within the therapeutic relationship
• Strengthen relational attunement and therapeutic responsiveness in clinical practice