Attachment Theory, Training, Research & Community | IAN UK
Advancing the understanding and application of attachment theory to strengthen relationships and improve lives.
The International Attachment Network | IAN UK
The International Attachment Network | IAN UK is a professional and educational community dedicated to developing knowledge, dialogue and practice around attachment theory.
For more than 30 years, IAN has brought together clinicians, researchers, academics and practitioners, connecting attachment research with real-world practice.
Through education, professional training, research and collaboration, we champion the application of attachment theory across mental health, healthcare, social care, education, public policy and wider society.
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Join the International Attachment Network
Become part of a community committed to advancing the understanding and application of attachment theory.
IAN UK membership connects professionals with clinicians, researchers, academics, writers and practitioners working across attachment research and attachment-informed practice.
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Attachment Theory Training & Professional Development
IAN UK creates, delivers and endorses attachment theory training, courses and continuing professional development in the UK and internationally.
Our training connects contemporary attachment research with real-world practice and is designed for therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, healthcare professionals, educators and others working with children, adults, families and relationships.
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Attachment Theory Research
IAN works to bridge the gap between attachment research and practice, supporting the application of evidence-based attachment knowledge in clinical and non-clinical settings.
We collaborate with researchers, clinicians and international partners to contribute to the continuing development of attachment theory and its practical application across mental health, relationships, families and professional practice. Explore current research, projects and developments in attachment science.
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“While especially evident during early childhood, attachment behaviour is held to characterize human beings from the cradle to the grave.”
— John Bowlby, The Making and Breaking of Affectional Bonds (1979)
Find an Attachment-Informed Therapist
Looking for attachment-informed therapy or professional supervision?
The therapists listed in IAN's directory have been personally reviewed and approved by IAN UK. Search our directory to find a therapist working from an attachment-informed perspective for individuals, couples and families, or to find professional supervision.
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