ATTACh - 25th Annual Conference

The Association for Treatment and Training of Attachment in Children, ATTACh, is very excited about our upcoming conference in San Antonio, Texas! This years conference is "The Roots of Relationship: Understanding The Development and Power of Connection". The ATTACh 2013 annual conference promises to be everything you have come to expect at an ATTACh conference and more. Powerful keynote speakers combined with the best and brightest minds from across the continent will provide you with a unique opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of childhood attachment and trauma. With 50 dynamic workshops and evening activities that will make you think and laugh, we promise your investment of time and resources will be well worth it. Between the Pre-Conference Workshop and the following three days, attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 25 CEUs. ATTACh is excited to announce a one day track on Friday, September 20th, dedicated to understanding attachment and trauma and the impact on the educational environment!

This year we are thrilled to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary with a gala dinner on Friday evening, Sept. 20th! Come celebrate 25 years learning, exploring, and growing in the expanding sphere of attachment and developmental trauma.

Pre-Conference Keynote Trainings, Wednesday, September 18, 8:030 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Keynote A - Attachment, Trauma, and Healing
Dr. Terry Levy, psychotherapist, trainer, supervisor, and consultant for 40 years and Michael Orlans, internationally-renowned author and trainer.

This seminar will present the concepts and skills necessary to facilitate positive change regarding trauma and attachment issues. You will learn effective assessment and therapeutic techniques for adults and couples, based on the latest research in neurobiology, trauma and attachment therapy, and resilience. Learning formats include PowerPoint, vid-eo case studies and question and answer dialogue. The goal is to learn practical, effective, evidence-based techniques you can use to help your clients.

Keynote B - Attachment-Focused Treatment
Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD, internationally recognized therapist, trainer, and expert in the treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorder and Attachment disorders with Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.

This seminar will present an overview of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Credits count toward certification as an Attachment-Focused Family Therapist specializing in DDP and meets the DDPI and Attachment-Focused Treatment Institute's educational certification requirements. Participants will learn the basic principles, components, and phases of treatment, view videotapes of to model, and practice the model.

Conference Keynote, Thursday, September 19th, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 pm

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
Pat Ogden, Ph.D., A pioneer in somatic psychology and the founder/director of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy� Institute, will present. In this introduction to the theory and practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, body oriented approaches that initiate new ways to build self-regulation and relationship skills, foster resilience, adaptive meaning-making, and create new competencies will be illustrated through videotaped excerpts of therapy sessions with adults, children and adolescent clients, parent and child, and play groups.

Conference Keynote, Friday, September 20th, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Improving mental health and the ability to learn: Introducing an observational checklist designed to explore and meet the social and emotional needs of children in educational settings.
Kim Golding, Clinical Psychologist working in Worcestershire, England, will present. She
will provide an introduction to an observational checklist which has been designed as a tool to help education staff better recognize the social and emotional needs of the children that they are working with. Participants will get a sense of what the checklist looks like, and its application will be explored through a series of case studies with children experiencing difficulties in attachment.

To view the complete conference information please go to www.attach.org

The Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade is a four-diamond, luxury hotel capturing the essence of the city with impeccable service and charm. Overlooking the rolling Texas Hill Country, this 19-story high-rise is close to the area's most exciting sites and attractions. The hotel is offering a discount rate of $110 per night, single or double occupancy. Reservations must be made by August 28th.

Additionally, ATTACh has some wonderful exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising opportunities for programs and professionals to promote their work with children and families!

We look forward to seeing many friends, old and new, at this exciting and informative conference!

ATTACh is an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties by sharing our knowledge, talents and resources. Our vision is to be an international leader in creating public awareness and education regarding attachment and the critical role it plays in human development. We provide an annual conference, membership directory, and other benefits to our members and the public. We invite you to join us as we continue our mission to promote healthy attachment and its critical importance to human development.