Neurobiology Informed Action: Transforming Relational Trauma to Earned Secure Attachment

Attachment trauma impacts all aspects of life. Many current therapeutic modalities address these relational ruptures through the lens of Neurobiology. We will review several of these modalities as we present the idea that Moreno was informed by Neurobiology before it had a name. We will explore how the psychodramatic stage has been a place of exploring and integrating healing by naming directorial choice points and interventions that impact the development of earned secure attachment.

Learning Objectives:
After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize and explore the 4 attachment styles and the value of “Bottom Up” processing associated with theories influenced by Neurobiology;
2. Identify the symptoms of attachment trauma and learn how to direct relational repair that promotes a felt sense of earned secure attachment.

Bring a snack to munch on during a short (15-20 mins) working lunch.

Faculty:
Soozi Bolte, LPC, CP, PAT, is in private practice, and works for Psychological Counseling Services and Promises, both in Scottsdale.

Grayce Gusmano, CP, PAT, is in private practice, and works for Psychological Counseling Services and Promises, both in Scottsdale.

Registration for this workshop constitutes the following Informed Consent: I understand that this workshop is intended only as training, not as therapy. I am aware that psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy are powerful methods that must be used carefully. I understand that this is an experiential workshop, that is, I will be allowed and encouraged to participate actively. I understand that as a result of my participation, therapeutic issues for further exploration may be revealed and that it is my responsibility to seek professional services for therapy, if such a need should arise. Workshop leaders are available to make referrals to professionals in my area. I have also been informed that the workshop may be videotaped for the purpose of improving the workshop leader’s skills. My identity will be held confidential and the video will only be viewed by the workshop leader(s) and their trainers. My registration for this workshop constitutes consent to be videotaped. My participation in this workshop additionally constitutes permission to participate in sociometric research that may eventually be reported in a professional journal, without my personally identifying information.