This week, in the Adult Attachment Program's podcast, Dr Zack will be discussing addictions as a disruption in the attachment system. Learn how addiction can be viewed as a disorder of the natural attachment system

Learn the neurobiology of attachment x addiction

An introduction to Integrative Attachment Therapy (IAT), the 3-Pillars model, and Ideal Parent Figure imagery.

Apply the principles of Integrative Attachment Therapy as a means of directly addressing addiction symptoms

Learn some of the common issues that arise in early and late stage treatment

Ongoing treatment

Research

What is Attachment? Seminal Studies – John Bowlby, Mary Main, Mary Ainsworth. Adult Attachment, some of the assessment measures used for adults, categories of attachment experience.

Neurobiology, addiction as an attachment disorder, treatment from an attachment lens

We’ll explore why secure attachment is such a transformative goal for clients and patients and ourselves, the details about what secure attachment is, how it is formed and maintained, and what gets in the way of it forming, and how we can use IAT to cultivate it.

Experience the power of secure attachment imagery and take the first step towards learning about relational healing and self-discovery. There are a few spots still open so don’t hesitate!

This class will be recorded for people who can’t make it in person. So you can still sign up, even if you can’t be there physically. This class is offered by donation only. There is a $25 suggested donation for the teacher and for keeping the program running. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. If you can give more, you’re free to give more. You will have the autonomy to offer whatever feels right.

Module 1 – Foundational Concepts

Module 2 – Addiction x Attachment

Module 3 – Treatment from an Attachment Lens