ONLINE WORKSHOP OVER 1 DAY
Requirement; There are 2 courses which are prerequisites for attending this course. Module 1: The Introduction to Attachment Informed Therapy and Its Clinical Application and Module 2: Clinical Application of the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) and Mentalisation course
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Date: Tuesday 28th July 2026
Times: 9.30am to 5.00pm (BST) (including 50 minutes of breaks & 40 minutes lunch – total 1 hour 30 mins)
Alternative Dates and Timings: Please click links as timings may vary Friday 15th January 2027
Location: Online
Trainer: Nicola Jones Scroll down to see more about the trainer
Cost: £110 if booked by 28th May 2026
£125 if booked by 28th June 2026
£135 Full price
We now offer insurance against cancellation. This must be purchased within 48 hours of booking the workshop. Click here for more info
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If your booking is accepted that means there was space for you. If it is full, email sambaker.pa@gmail.com to join the ‘reserve list’. Then, if anyone drops out we will notify you, if there is a ‘last minute’ place for you. We will also let you know when we plan a new date.
This workshop addresses the source and widespread presentations of complex trauma at the milder end of the trauma spectrum
‘Very broadly trauma results from feeling persistently alone, frightened and in emotional pain’ (Allen 2013)
What you can expect is to:
- Define complex trauma and identify its roots in early relational harm, noting the overlap between complex trauma and the disorganised attachment style
- Learn the key research and theory which links trauma with adverse experiences in early years
- Understand the conditions for intergenerational transmission of trauma
- Discuss and identify signs, symptoms, neuroscience and defences of complex (attachment) trauma (i.e. complex PTSD) including the Karpman triangle, relationship patterns of interaction, intrusive thoughts and negative spirals in couple relationships and learn techniques to integrate or resolve these symptoms and patterns
- Apply an attachment informed clinical approach to the treatment of complex trauma and learn the strategies clients use to manage and resolve symptoms
- Identify the presence of shame and guilt and how it shows up, as a barrier to connection thus perpetuating trauma
- Consider recognition and regulation of the therapist, their fear response, self care, supervision, boundaries and avoidance of re-traumatisation
This workshop will include discussion of a video interview about attachment trauma, presentation, small and large group discussion and skills practice. There will be some pre-course work, handouts and a list of further resources
This is part of the Advanced Certificate in the Clinical Application of Attachment Theory
Who is this workshop for?
Any counsellor or psychotherapist is welcome to join this workshop. Couples therapists will benefit. But since so many therapy clients have relationship issues, we also welcome one-to-one counsellors, psychotherapist and health workers. This workshop is also open to people who are training as a therapist / counsellor.
About the trainer:
Nicola Jones is an experienced relationship therapist and an accomplished trainer and facilitator. She trained with and worked for Relate, trained with The Bowlby Centre for 2 years and is accredited by the National Counselling Society. She has an MA in Gender Studies, SOAS, University of London (2008). Nicola has supervision with those who worked with or were supervised by John Bowlby. She is Vice Chair of the International Attachment Network and works privately in Bristol with individuals, couples and families. Her first career was as a lawyer and family business adviser. Nicola has presented internationally on a range of matters related to social justice.
Maximum numbers: 8
Approved for CPD : This course will give you 6.5 hours of CPD.
Our expectation: Is that you will attend this workshop for the full length of the course, have your video on, your mobile off, and fully participate.
- There are some online talks on zoom that allow you to come and go, or to choose not to participate in the exercise and breakout rooms. This culture has started to creep into our workshops. We have even had people say they want to leave to go and pick up children from school or walk their dog! People dropping in and out is very disruptive – especially when there may be group exercises that are planned for the same group to participate in a number of times.
- Because of this, we want to be clear about our expectations. This workshop has been planned with the assumption that you, and everyone else, will attend for the full time.
- So please be clear, that if you book on this workshop, we expect you to attend for the whole time, to participate in the breakout rooms and exercises and have your video switched on.
- Please also put your mobile to one side and on silent – checking your phone or texting will mean that you miss material. So we request that you only check your phone during breaks.
Therapists Insurance: By booking on this workshop you confirm that you have sufficient insurance to offer therapy to the public. (We are required by the NCIP, who accredit this workshop, to ask you to confirm this). If there is any discrepancy please let us know by contacting jonstow.cyh@gmail.com
Cancellations: Any request to change (eg defer to alternative dates) or cancel your place at a workshop, that is made at less than 21 days before the course start date will be charged in full. Any cancellation / amendments / requests to defer before 21 days, will be subject to a 12.5% handling charge.
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