Module 1: Foundations of Attachment Theory

 

• Origins of Attachment Theory – Bowlby, Ainsworth, and beyond
• Key concepts: Secure base, internal working models, proximity maintenance
• Types of attachment: Secure, Avoidant, Ambivalent, Disorganized
• Neurobiological basis of attachment and emotional regulation
• Cultural and social influences on attachment formation

 

Module 2: Attachment Across the Lifespan

• Development of attachment in infancy, childhood, and adolescence
• Adult attachment styles and their influence on relationships and identity
• Impact of early attachment experiences on emotional well-being
• Intergenerational transmission of attachment patterns
• Recognizing attachment-related disruptions in different age groups

 

Module 3: Core Therapeutic Approaches in ABT

 

• Goals and process of Attachment-Based Therapy
• Techniques to repair attachment injuries and foster emotional regulation
• Working with insecure and disorganized attachment patterns
• Integrating ABT with other modalities (e.g., psychodynamic, IFS, EFT)
• Ethical considerations and boundaries in attachment-based work

 

Module 4: Special Populations and Clinical Applications

 

• Attachment in children from adoption, foster care, and trauma backgrounds
• Addressing attachment wounds in adult clients and couples
• Working with attachment in high-conflict families and parent-child dyads
• Cultural, gender, and social dimensions in attachment-based interventions

 

Practical Application (Weeks 5 & 6)

There will be no theory lectures during these two weeks. Instead, students will work on a faculty-assigned practical component to integrate and apply the concepts learned in a structured manner.
Possible practical activities may include:

• A guided case study with analysis and intervention planning
• Designing an ABT-informed treatment plan
• Role-play or mock session analysis with supervision
• Reflective assignment based on clinical scenarios

 

Each participant will receive individualized feedback from the instructor.

 

Please Note: Original Tests will not be provided. Training will be given on all the tests mentioned above along with case studies and practice.

The Certificate is accredited by the IAOTH International Association of Therapists. 

 

Being an International Accreditation Body,
Please note: We still believe the fact that more than the Certificate, it is the instructor and the teaching that matters the most. 

 

The Certificate Course is conducted by a practicing Psychologist with an experience of more than 4+ years.

 

With this certificate, you can work as a practitioner in the field with your Master's Degree in Psychology.

 

**RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

The Program will be beneficial for:

• Recommended for individuals who are exploring master’s in psychology.
• Individuals who are research oriented and want to gain the ability to critical evaluate theories and approaches.
• Anyone who wants to practice the approach in their life.
• Individuals wanting to explore different application based trainings.
• Students from Psychology and non-psychology background.

 

**ALL THE COURSES BY THE MIND POINT ARE DESIGNED IN A WAY WHICH CAN BE UNDERSTOOD AND ENJOYED BY EVERYONE FROM ANY FIELD; BE IT PSYCHOLOGY OR NON PSYCHOLOGY BACKGROUND.**

 

How will this Certificate Course help you? 

• Educational benefits
• Focusing on the skills needed for the therapy in terms of Psychology 
• Career advantages
• It is a whole new avenue which focuses on mental health of the physical anatomy. It is a growing field, gaining recognition worldwide. A bonus for those wanting to go abroad for higher education.
• Theoretical benefit
• It can be clubbed with different theoretical approaches.
• An opportunity to learn new techniques which can calm the mind down
• An add on skill to any approach already being practised.
• **RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.

• Reference notes / Study Material
• **RECORDINGS FOR EACH LECTURE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
• **APPLICATION BASED CASE STUDIES, ACTIVITIES & EXERCISES FOR EACH POINT WILL BE INCLUDED.
• Digital Certificate of Completion
• FREE access to all the upcoming batches of this course for you to revise your knowledge about any topic, or if you miss out on any lecture(s) in the current batch. 
• Free lifetime access to clear your doubts about any topic from the course with your instructor.
• Flat 10% discount in all courses by The Mind Point for next 6 months.
• Flat 10% discount if you wish to enrol for Counselling sessions for next 6 months.
• Experiential and Practical Learning Experience
• Letter of Recommendation (if required)