Two expert speakers:

he April workshop run by Nicola Diamond and Kate Brown will be a combined seminar and practical workshop, offering both theoretical insights and hands-on applications.

Building on the shared paper, “Non-Interpretive Mechanisms in Psychotherapy: The Something More Than Interpretation” by Stern Etal., we will creatively expand on its ideas to explore how genuine psychic change is facilitated in attachment-based psychotherapy.

Key Questions We’ll Explore:

• What is the real relationship, and how does it differ from transference and countertransference?
• What are the limitations of traditional interpretation, and how can we foster deeper connections with our patients?
• In a talking cure, how can we effectively engage with our patients beyond words and connect non-verbally?
• What is implicit relational knowledge, and how do moments of meeting influence therapeutic outcomes?
• How can we address intergenerational transmission and trauma in clinical practice?

The seminar will emphasize the role of the body and nonverbal communication in therapeutic work, advancing attachment-focused clinical practice. It seeks to bridge traditional psychoanalysis with contemporary approaches, drawing inspiration from Bowlby’s foundational work to later developments in intersubjectivity and relational theories.

This workshop is designed to encourage active participation, offering you practical tools to make meaningful changes in the lives of your patients. Together, we will explore how to work both within and beyond the consulting room, creating real-world impact.

Join us for a session that is both theoretically enriching and highly applied, equipping you to engage with your patients in transformative ways.

To register, please email admin@ian-attachment.org.uk with your details (places are limited to 30 people).