This aneemo course teaches a basic understanding of attachment theory, and how this relates to our work supporting individuals with multiple and compound difficulties. The teaching underpins an appreciation of why psychologically-informed, trauma-informed and compassion-focused approaches are recommended and why our relationships are key to supporting people.

Course Objectives

This course will help you -

1. Define attachment and learn the basics of attachment theory including how the attachment process develops and why is it one of the most important and most researched theories of human nature.
2. Learn about the neurobiology of attachment and its vital role in brain development, biological, psychological, social and intellectual functioning.  
3. Learn what happens when the attachment process is derailed, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), as well as adaption, resilience and the buffer of positive interactions.
4. Understand a variety of presentations and behaviours from an attachment theory perspective.
5. Understand how different secure and insecure attachment styles present and how to best support individuals with insecure attachment patterns that may find it hard to trust and take-up support.
6. Reflect on how an understanding of attachment theory can inform our contact with colleagues and service users and be used to design services, including Psychologically-informed and Trauma-informed services.