What the Chicken Dance Got Right
Attachment theory has moved from the developmental psychology laboratory into the clinical mainstream — and understanding it transforms how clinicians conceptualize relationship patterns, therapeutic ruptures, and the conditions under which lasting change becomes possible. This 2-hour continuing education course uses the lens of romantic relationship research and popular culture to examine adult attachment theory: the four attachment styles and their behavioral signatures in romantic relationships and in therapy, the neurobiological underpinnings of attachment security and insecurity, earned security and what the research says about the therapeutic relationship as an attachment relationship, and clinical applications across couples work, individual therapy, and group treatment. Engaging, evidence-based, and directly applicable.
2
CE Hours
3
Modules
15
Quiz Questions
1
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify the four adult attachment styles and describe their behavioral signatures in romantic relationship initiation and commitment.
- Distinguish between genuine relational readiness and anxiety-driven commitment -- the clinical difference between choosing a partner and escaping aloneness.
- Define fantasy bonds and explain how they function as relational defenses against intimacy and authentic connection.
- Apply attachment theory frameworks to clinical case conceptualization of clients presenting with commitment difficulties, partner selection patterns, or romantic idealization.
- Recognize the clinical presentation of avoidant attachment in relationship-avoidant clients and describe evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
- Identify cultural scripts about romantic love and marriage that contribute to problematic relational patterns in clinical populations.
Who it's for
Licensed mental health professionals including LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, Psychologists, NCCs, and Psychiatric NPs who work with adult attachment concerns in individual or couples therapy.
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 2 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.