An Overview of Attachment-Based Therapy for System-Involved Youth & Families

Nicole Kelly, Psy.D. & Nancy Acosta, PsyD

Training Description

With a growing awareness of relational wounds system-involved youth and young adults experience, it’s important to consider one’s attachment. Understanding one’s attachment helps providers better conceptualize what system-involved youth are presenting with and develop strategies for support accordingly. This training will provide an overview of attachment-based therapy as well as ways to support system-involved youth and young adults through this lens.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

·         Explain the concept of attachment-based therapy