Attachment  Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Level 5 Diploma (CPCAB)

-Online

Awarded by CPCAB

 Details


  CPCAB Level 5 Diploma Integrating Attachment-Based

Psychotherapy into Clinical Practice

This is The Course of a Lifetime to gain a Level 5 Diploma, which aims to provide a theoretical understanding of Attachment and insight into the understanding of attachment injuries and defences.

Giving therapists a deeper empathic appreciation of their client's internal world.

We will explore human development, focusing on the role of attachment throughout life, with participants reflecting on their own experiences of attachment themes.

Level 5 Diploma in

Attachment-Based Psychotherapy

Online

Participants will gain a good knowledge and understanding of:

  • Classical attachment theory and research


  • Assessment in Private Practice


  • How the particular qualities of early relational experiences influence the developing mind and brain


  • How this is expressed in relationships with other people and with oneself


  • The impact of social, cultural, and historical context on family dynamics


  • Attachment needs throughout the life-cycle: the increasing complexity of attachment behaviours throughout life


  • How these processes have been expressed in the participant's own life


This Diploma covers 120 guided learning hours

Attachment Course Content

 

Attachment CPD offers a unique theoretical understanding of attachment theory, throughout the lifespan and how to integrate it into clinical practice to gain a deep empathic comprehension of our client's internal world


  • Historical Perspectives of Theory
  • Contemporary Attachment Theory
  • Attachment throughout the lifespan
  • Using an Attachment-Based Psychotherapeutic model
  • Neuroscience - Attachment Body and Brain
  • Attachment Loss and Bereavement
  • Defences and Affect Regulation
  • Mind Mindedness
  • Working with Dismissing Attachment
  • Working with Preoccupied Attachment


Working with Attachment in the Consulting Room in respect of:-


- Depression and Suicide

- Anxiety

- Eating Disorders

- Addiction

- Trauma


  • Working with Unresolved Trauma and Loss
  • Assessments and Private Practice
  • Attachment and Ethical Practice
  • Attachment in the Therapy Room
  • Attachment and Dreams


APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025 INTAKE IS NOW OPEN

Dates:

- September 25th 2024 - June 25th 2025

(Term time only)


- 33 live online sessions with reading and study week


- Wednesday mornings from 09:00 – 13:00

Delegate Commitment

- Attending weekly online training sessions.

- Maintaining a reflective journal of progress and self-awareness.

- Attending tutorials.

- Completing three assignments including:- An Attachment and Loss Assignment,  a Case Presentation

   based on a Case Study and your own Attachment Story.

- Reading from the required reading list.

- Completion of a portfolio of written work.

- Completion of a minimum of 20 hours of supervised clinical practice

- Completion of 20 hours of Attachment-Based personal counselling.

- A commitment of approximately 4 – 6 hours per week for study, reading, research and written work

   in addition to the training sessions.

- Membership of a professional counselling body

Course Requirements

  • Prior completion of a recognised Level 4 Counselling Diploma course or higher (with a min 420 guided learning hours (GLH)).


  • Currently in clinical practice.


  • Full completion of the course application form (available on request).


  • Write a pre-course essay on your clinical experience and your motivation for applying for this course. (approx. 1000 words).


  • You will be invited to attend a pre-course interview.

Progression

Onto a Level 6 Clinical Supervision qualification with the required number of supervised client hours. Or a one year top up BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy.

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    "Excellent! It has been a great mix of theory and its practical application of it. The tutor, Jo has been brilliant in the way she has put the course together, her skills as a tutor and her interactions with me have been the best I have experienced, and I have done loads of courses"! .

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    "It's been amazing to use this knowledge in my practice, and to hear from the other therapists how they are applying the theory in their own practice and the benefits this has had for clients. I'm loving how the knowledge and discussion are developing me both professionally and personally. 

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    Viewing relationships through an attachment lens has been so insightful for my client work and life-changing in my personal life.



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    "Incredibly insightful, information and theories that resonate absolutely. Lots of theoretical knowledge is shared through lectures and reinforced with lots of additional reading (if you choose to read it, it's not an expectation). Lots of chances to connect with peers and explore learning in breakout sessions, which is an incredible learning experience.

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    "This course is complemented by the insight of how attachment theory is used in therapy with real-life examples, beautifully explained and explored."

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