Master's in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy
The Master's in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy is an advanced mental health training program specifically focused on the treatment of trauma and attachment issues. You will acquire the theoretical and practical tools to design effective therapies that promote emotional recovery and holistic well-being for patients in demanding clinical contexts.
What you will learn in the Master’s in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy
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Foundations of Trauma and Attachment Understand attachment theory and its impact on emotional and relational development
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Assessment and Diagnosis Learn to identify attachment patterns and traumatic sequelae in children and adults
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Integrative Therapies Master approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic therapies for trauma recovery
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Repair and Regulation Develop therapeutic bonds and emotional strategies to heal traumas and foster resilience
Revoluciona el mundo con la Master’s in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy
Our program offers you solid theoretical and practical training in trauma- and attachment-focused psychotherapy, enabling professionals to effectively evaluate and treat the emotional and relational sequelae derived from trauma.
Through its training lines, you will address everything from the neurobiology of trauma to attachment repair in individual, family, and group contexts, integrating advanced tools to transform lives.
Enroll now and make a difference in the mental health of your patients!
Plan de estudios — Master’s in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy
Module 1:
- Introduction to attachment theory: Historical development.
- Attachment models: Bowlby and Ainsworth and contemporary models.
- Classification of attachment styles.
- Emotional development and attachment in childhood and adulthood.
- Effects of early trauma on attachment patterns.
- Insecure attachment and its influence on mental health.
- The impact of trauma on affective bonds.
Module 2:
- Tools for assessing attachment in children.
- Assessment of attachment in adults.
- Instruments for trauma assessment.
- Differentiation between attachment patterns and trauma-related disorders.
- Impact of trauma on attachment formation.
- Interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Assessment of emotional regulation in patients with trauma.
- Formulation of clinical cases.
Module 3:
- Biological bases of trauma.
- Anatomy of trauma.
- Neurobiological assessment.
- HPA axis and dysregulation.
- Neuroplasticity.
- Critical connections: Trauma, Memory, and Dissociation.
- Autonomic Nervous System and Polyvagal Theory.
- Neurobiology-based intervention.
Module 4:
- Prenatal development.
- The first year.
- Early childhood (1-3 years).
- Cognitive development and attachment.
- Caregiver's role.
- Effects of insecure attachment.
- Early detection.
- Early intervention.
Module 5:
- Attachment in non-biological contexts.
- Separation and loss.
- Specific challenges.
- Specialized assessment.
- Family intervention.
- Transitions.
- Continuity.
- Resilience.
Module 6:
- Conceptualization of different types of Trauma.
- Psychological and Physiological Mechanisms of Dissociation.
- Impact of Trauma and Dissociation on Attachment Systems.
- Identification of Symptoms and Related Behaviors.
- Assessment of Trauma and Dissociation.
- Therapeutic Interventions for Trauma and Dissociation.
- Traumatic and Dissociated Memories.
- The Role of the Therapist and the Creation of a Safe Environment.
Module 7:
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD treatment.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
- Mindfulness.
Module 8:
- Somatic Therapy (Somatic Experiencing – SE).
- Relational Therapy.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy and Attachment Styles (CFT)
Module 9:
- The Therapeutic Bond as a Corrective Process.
- Attachment Ruptures and their Repair in the Therapeutic Relationship.
- Emotional Regulation and Co-regulation in the Therapeutic Bond.
- Transference and Countertransference in Attachment Repair.
- Dependence, Autonomy, and Trust.
- Evaluation of the Repair Process.
Module 10:
- Foundations of Group Therapy for Attachment and Trauma.
- Group Dynamics for Trauma Repair.
- Emotional Regulation in the Context of Group Therapy.
- Transference and Countertransference in the Group Process.
- Facilitation of Corrective Experiences.
Module 11:
- Identification of Attachment Styles in Couples.
- Assessment and therapeutic needs.
- Specific diagnostic tools.
- Integration of attachment history into formulation.
- Design of Attachment-Based Interventions.
- Implementation of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT - Sue Johnson).
- Facilitation of Communication and Mutual Understanding.
- Addressing Sexual and Intimacy Problems.
Module 12:
- Basic principles of emotional regulation.
- The neuroscience behind regulation.
- Polyvagal Theory and regulation.
- Attachment styles and regulation difficulties.
- Design of Personalized Interventions.
- Evaluation of Interventions.
Explora tus oportunidades laborales
Picture yourself in exciting career opportunities!
Psychotherapist Specialized in Trauma and Attachment
Clinical care in private centers, offering personalized therapeutic interventions for individuals, couples, and families
Consultant in Child Protection Organizations
Development and supervision of programs focused on attachment repair and addressing the effects of trauma in adoptions and foster care
Mental Health Specialist in Social Services
Psychotherapeutic counseling and emotional support for vulnerable populations affected by trauma and social exclusion
Group Therapy Facilitator
Design and conduction of group therapies focused on trauma repair and strengthening interpersonal relationships
Why study the Master’s in Trauma- and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy?
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Become an expert in trauma and attachment with a comprehensive approach Learn advanced theories, diagnoses, and therapies to address trauma and repair attachment.
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Develop advanced skills to transform lives Train in effective interventions that promote emotional and relational healing.
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Master innovative therapies to treat trauma and attachment Explore EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic therapies for highly effective interventions
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Understand the neurobiology of trauma and its clinical applications Learn how trauma affects the brain and design therapies based on emotional regulation
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Expand your professional outlook with a specialized focus Access unique job opportunities in trauma- and attachment-focused psychotherapy
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