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Attachment Theory Training & CPD for Professionals | IAN UK

Professional training for therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and application of attachment theory.

Whether you are new to attachment theory or looking to develop your clinical practice, IAN UK offers training, discussion groups, reading groups and professional development opportunities connecting attachment research with real-world practice.

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Training & CPD Opportunities

  • Explore IAN’s Attachment Theory Training

    Looking to deepen your understanding of attachment theory and its application in clinical practice? Explore IAN’s Attachment Theory Training & Professional Development, from the introductory module through to the seven-module Advanced Certificate, providing a structured pathway for developing attachment-informed knowledge and clinical practice.

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  • Reading Groups-Explore the Literature

    Our monthly reading groups offer a more structured learning space centred on key texts in attachment theory and research. Participants are invited to engage with selected readings in advance (or during the session), with facilitation supporting deeper understanding, critical reflection, and links to practice. Engage with key texts in attachment theory and research through facilitated reading, critical reflection and discussion.

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  • Discussion Groups-Explore the Application

    Explore how attachment theory can inform clinical practice and our understanding of relationships through facilitated discussion and shared professional perspectives

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  • "Really mentally invigorating discussion space, thank you, its been great, thank you so much.”

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  • “Brilliant and very interesting so informative, phew! so well researched and charmingly delivered because you have heart.”

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  • “Thank you for a thought provoking session with loads of information to continue thinking about the role of AI in our lives and the one of our patients.”

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  • “Great presentation and ensuing discussion.”

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  • “Thank you, really interesting topic, lots of valuable cutting edge information and a great discussion."

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  • “Thank you so much to you and everyone in the group for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience. It has been a privilege to learn from you all.”

    —Participant

  • Exploratory, reflective, beautifully articulated, fascinating.”

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  • "Extremely helpful in clarifying a complex theory .”

    - participant

  • “I appreciate the space to elaborate on the concepts and learn from Nicola and other members."

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  • “So valuable to hear and share thoughts and understanding.”

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  • "An interesting space to reflect together and to connect. Thank you Nicola for sharing your knowledge and experience. And thank you to all the people that participated and shared their thoughts. It gives life to the text we read."

    -participant

  • “A very interesting project to take one chapter and find its essence, the need for sensitive responsiveness and attunement. Also interesting to find understanding through discussion /syposium."

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Supervision

  • Monthly Online Group Supervision with Dr Nicola Diamond.

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  • Individual Online Supervision with an IAN UK attachment informed therapist.

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