Half Day Workshops

Costs for all Half day workshops £65 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)
Special price book 2 for £120 (via a booking form)

Attachment Theory in IPT


Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, is a psychological, evolutionary, and ethological theory that examines the importance of “attachment” in regard to personal development. Its primary focus is on attachment style and relationships, especially with others, particularly in long-term relationships, between parents, care givers, children, and romantic relationships. 
During our workshops, you will briefly reflect on the research and evidence of Attachment Theory. How attachment theory posits that the quality of early attachment in relationships has profound implications for later development, influencing emotional regulation, social relationships, and even mental health. 
Workshop Overview 
📘 Brief introduction to Attachment Theory  
🎭 Raising awareness of Attachment Styles  
🧩 Therapeutic considerations in IPT  
🤝 Integrating attachment theory and the therapeutic relationship 
Please note: 
This workshop will be interactive, featuring breakout rooms and group participation to encourage collaboration and engagement among participants. 
Attachment theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human relationships and emotional development from infancy through adulthood. Its insights into the importance of early attachment experiences underscore the need for nurturing, responsive caregiving, and its applications span across various domains, including parenting, therapy, and education. 
 
Date Tuesday 23rd June 9.30 1.00pm  

Interpersonal Psychotherapy Groups (IPT-G) for Perinatal Depression 

🧠 Overview 
This workshop will explore the application of Interpersonal Psychotherapy in a group format (IPT-G) to support individuals experiencing perinatal depression. IPT-G is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and social support to alleviate depressive symptoms. The group format offers a unique opportunity for shared experiences, peer support, and collective healing. 
💬 Workshop Aim 
To introduce the IPT-G model and its relevance to perinatal mental health and other mental problem areas. 
To explore the core problem areas addressed in IPT: grief/loss, role transitions, and interpersonal disputes. 
To demonstrate how group dynamics can enhance therapeutic outcomes. 
To provide practical tools for therapists to implement IPT-G in perinatal settings. 
📖Key Learning Areas 
Overview of interpersonal theory and attachment theory. 
How interpersonal events relate to mood and functioning. 
The rationale for group-based delivery of IPT. 
 🌿Understanding Perinatal Mental Health Context 
Risk factors and protective factors for perinatal depression. 
Cultural and contextual factors affecting help-seeking and engagement. 
Managing group dynamics, attendance, and confidentiality. 
Handling difficult emotions and crises within the group setting.  
⚖️Ethical and Professional Considerations 
Boundaries, consent, and confidentiality in group therapy. 
🌟Key Benefits for Attendees 
Participants left with: 
✅ A clear understanding of how to implement IPT-G in perinatal settings. 
✅ Practical tools for facilitating group sessions. 

Date Monday 13th July 9.30 1.00pm

Role Transition – Strengthening Clinical Competence and Precision 

This extended refresher workshop offers a deeper, more intensive exploration of the Role Transition focal area, supporting practitioners to refine their formulation skills, therapeutic decision‑making, and intervention accuracy when working with clients navigating significant life changes. 
Participants revisit the essential competencies for this focal area, with a strong emphasis on clinical nuance, interpersonal mapping, and skilful therapeutic pacing. The session blends conceptual refreshers with demonstration, guided discussion, and experiential practice. 
Core Competencies Strengthened in This Session 
🧭 Identifying and mapping the transition Understanding whether the transition is anticipated, unexpected, chosen, or imposed, and clarifying its interpersonal significance. 
🔍 Assessing the interpersonal impact Exploring how the transition affects identity, roles, routines, relationships, and support systems. 
💧 Working with grief, loss, and disruption Supporting clients to process the emotional and relational consequences of role change, even when the transition is positive. 
🛠️ Developing new skills and interpersonal strategies Helping clients build the competencies, routines, and relational approaches needed for their emerging role. 
🗣️ Using communication analysis and decision analysis Applying IPT’s core techniques to navigate interpersonal challenges linke 
⚖️ Balancing validation with forward‑focused work Maintaining therapeutic momentum while honouring the emotional complexity of change. 
🌱 Strengthening agency and confidence Supporting clients to regain stability, autonomy, and a sense of capability during periods of uncertainty. 

Date Tuesday 13th October 9.30 1.00pm

Sensitivities – Refining Awareness, Responsiveness, and Therapeutic Attunement 

This advanced refresher workshop offers a deeper, more focused exploration of the Sensitivities focal area, supporting practitioners to refine their ability to recognise, conceptualise, and respond effectively to heightened emotional and interpersonal sensitivity within the therapeutic relationship and the client’s wider social world. 
Participants will revisit the core competencies for this focal area, strengthening their capacity to work with vulnerability, emotional intensity, and relational triggers while maintaining therapeutic steadiness and empathy. The session integrates conceptual refreshers, demonstration, guided discussion, and experiential practice to enhance precision and confidence in IPT delivery. 
Core Competencies Strengthened in This Session 
🧠 Recognising patterns of sensitivity – Identifying emotional and interpersonal triggers that amplify distress or conflict within relationships. 
💬 Exploring the meaning behind reactions – Helping clients understand the origins and functions of their sensitivity in the context of attachment and interpersonal history. 
🌊 Maintaining therapeutic attunement – Balancing empathy and containment while supporting emotional regulation and safety in the session. 
🪞 Using communication analysis to clarify misunderstandings – Examining how tone, timing, and interpretation contribute to heightened emotional responses. 
🧩 Linking sensitivities to other problem areas – Connecting emotional reactivity to broader interpersonal themes such as role disputes, transitions, or grief. 
⚖️ Supporting adaptive coping and self‑reflection – Encouraging clients to develop insight and strategies for managing sensitivity in relationships. 
🌱 Fostering resilience and relational confidence – Guiding clients toward balanced emotional expression and strengthened interpersonal effectiveness. 

Date Monday 21st September 9.30am- 1pm

Role Disputes – Enhancing Clinical Skill and Therapeutic Precision 

This advanced refresher workshop offers a deeper, more focused exploration of the Role Disputes focal area, supporting practitioners to refine their ability to conceptualise, assess, and intervene effectively when clients experience conflict or tension within significant relationships.
Participants will revisit the core competencies for this focal area, strengthening their capacity to navigate interpersonal conflict with empathy, structure, and therapeutic clarity. The session integrates conceptual refreshers, demonstration, guided discussion, and experiential practice to enhance precision and confidence in IPT delivery. 
Core Competencies Strengthened in This Session 
⚔️ Identifying and defining the dispute   
Clarifying the nature, stage, and interpersonal context of the conflict — whether overt, covert, or evolving. 
🧩 Mapping communication patterns and emotional cues   
Exploring how tone, intention, and unmet needs shape the dispute and influence relational dynamics. 
💬 Facilitating perspective‑taking and empathy Helping clients understand the other person’s viewpoint while maintaining their own emotional integrity. 
🔄 Using communication analysis and role play Rehearsing alternative responses to reduce escalation and promote constructive dialogue. 
🪞 Exploring underlying expectations and relational history Linking current disputes to past patterns and attachment themes within the IPT framework. 
⚖️ Balancing validation with behavioural change Supporting clients to express needs assertively while maintaining respect and connection. 
🌿 Strengthening resolution and relational growth Guiding clients toward adaptive negotiation, acceptance, or closure — fostering emotional resilience and interpersonal effectiveness. 

Date Monday 23rd November 9.30 1.00pm
 

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