COUN 562 Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice

This course provides an overview of the Attachment Theory as applied to Clinical Practice.  Students will be exposed to the neurobiology of attachment, evaluating attachment as a developmental model, reviewing the history of attachment theory, as well as the incidence of attachment disorders in the clinical population.  Discussion and training will be provided on the various therapeutic techniques and approaches to consider when working with attachment disorders, both in children, with families, and with adults.  Student will be expected to integrate their learning by evaluating research trials with this treatment modality. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have an understanding of the Attachment Theory and Clinical Practice Application