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The Neurobiology of Attachment Trauma and it's Therapeutic Applications

Attachment trauma from early-life adversity profoundly impacts neurodevelopment, leading to lasting emotional and cognitive challenges. This presentation explores the neurobiological foundations of attachment trauma and highlights therapeutic interventions to mitigate its effects. A focus on cultural differences emphasizes the need for clinicians to practice multicultural sensitivity.

By integrating neurobiological insights and therapeutic strategies, this presentation underscores the brain’s neuroplasticity and potential for healing across the lifespan.

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The Neurobiology of Attachment Trauma and it's Therapeutic Applications

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
$59.99 Member Price:  $39.99 Rozi P. Wax, LMFT, LMHC

Attachment trauma from early-life adversity profoundly impacts neurodevelopment, leading to lasting emotional and cognitive challenges. This presentation explores the neurobiological foundations of attachment trauma and highlights therapeutic interventions to mitigate its effects. A focus on cultural differences emphasizes the need for clinicians to practice multicultural sensitivity.

By integrating neurobiological insights and therapeutic strategies, this presentation underscores the brain’s neuroplasticity and potential for healing across the lifespan.

About the Presenter

Rozi P Wax is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana. She is Founder of the clinical consultation firm Wax Consulting, Rozi is committed to training the next generation of therapists in modalities based on the latest neurobiologically based research. To this end, she supervises clinicians in multiple modalities, both in person and online, nationally and internationally.

This workshop Offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

The Neurobiology of Attachment Trauma and it's Therapeutic Applications

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT

Presenter: Rozi P. Wax, LMFT, LMHC

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Course Length: 1 Hour

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the stages of neonatal brain development and their relationship to the attachment period, including key neurobiological processes.
  2. Summarize the formation and impact of different attachment patterns, including the cultural, psychological, and physiological effects on long-term development.
  3. Demonstrate and practice a clinically validated attachment repair exercise, integrating therapeutic techniques to address attachment trauma.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of attachment repair strategies by discussing participants experiences and clinical implications in a culturally competent manner.

This workshop Offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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Attachment trauma from early-life adversity profoundly impacts neurodevelopment, leading to lasting emotional and cognitive challenges. This presentation explores the neurobiological foundations of attachment trauma and highlights therapeutic interventions to mitigate its effects. A focus on cultural differences emphasizes the need for clinicians to practice multicultural sensitivity.

By integrating neurobiological insights and therapeutic strategies, this presentation underscores the brain’s neuroplasticity and potential for healing across the lifespan.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the stages of neonatal brain development and their relationship to the attachment period, including key neurobiological processes.
  2. Summarize the formation and impact of different attachment patterns, including the cultural, psychological, and physiological effects on long-term development.
  3. Demonstrate and practice a clinically validated attachment repair exercise, integrating therapeutic techniques to address attachment trauma.
  4. Evaluate the effectiveness of attachment repair strategies by discussing participants experiences and clinical implications in a culturally competent manner.

Agenda:

 

1. Introduction to Attachment and Bonding
(10 minutes)

  • Definition of attachment and bonding.
  • Overview of attachment theory and its importance in psychological development.
  • Discussion on the role of bonding in early childhood and its impact on long-term development.

2. Physiological and Neurological Foundations of Attachment
(20 minutes)

  • Physiological description of the attachment process.
  • Overview of attachment stages from 0-4 years.
  • Synchronization of attachment with brain development and emotional regulation.

3. Childhood Reflex Integration and Its Connection to Attachment
(10 minutes)

  • Description of childhood reflex integration.
  • Connection between reflexes, attachment, and emotional development.

4. Ramifications of Attachment Difficulties
(20 minutes)

  • Physiological, psychological, and cultural ramifications of attachment difficulties.
  • Manifestation across cultures and the importance of multicultural awareness.

5. Break
(10 minutes)

6. Defining Attachment Repair Goals
(10 minutes)

  • Explanation of attachment repair.
  • Discussion of goals for clinicians working with attachment trauma.

7. Attachment Repair Treatment Modalities and Tools
(15 minutes)

  • Identification of therapeutic modalities for attachment repair.
  • Evidence-based practices for addressing attachment trauma.

8. Demonstration of Attachment Repair Techniques
(20 minutes)

  • Overview and demonstration of key attachment repair techniques.

9. Breakout Session: Practicing Attachment Repair Techniques
(30 minutes)

  • Participants practice techniques in small groups.
  • Facilitated practice with instructor guidance.

10. Group Reflection and Processing
(20 minutes)

  • Discussion on participants' experiences.
  • Reflection on challenges and benefits of attachment repair techniques.

11. Q&A and Wrap-Up
(15 minutes)

  • Open Q&A session.
  • Summary of key takeaways and clinical application.

 

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
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