A Unified Model for Attachment

We move beyond simple categorization to explore how attachment patterns, core beliefs, and emotional regulation connect into a single, unified model. You will learn to look past surface-level symptoms to understand the internal architecture of the adult client. 

The Physiology of Patterns

To bridge the gap between research and the somatic reality of the client's experience, we dive into the neuroscience and contemporary schema that underpin emotional dysregulation and explore how early blueprints dictate real-time physiological states.

Practical Therapy Interventions

These modules provide the practical skills to intervene at each layer of the attachment-derived core belief system, moving from theory into transformative change. These are not manualized scripts, but rather an integrated way to map out a client’s internal world.

About the Course

Attachment theory offers one of the most clinically powerful explanations for how early relational experiences shape the psychological architecture of adult life. Yet in practice, many LPCs assess attachment style without fully integrating it into case conceptualization, treatment planning, or the moment-to-moment work of emotional regulation within the therapeutic relationship.

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About the Creator

Ahava Wellness was founded by Michelle Langley, a licensed professional counselor, RYT-500, and board-certified health coach committed to thoughtful, clinically grounded continuing education for therapists and helping professionals. Drawing from postgraduate training at NYU and Harvard Medical School and years of experience in psychotherapy, integrative health, and professional education, the programs developed through Ahava Wellness are designed to deepen clinical understanding while remaining relevant to everyday practice.

Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 23 Lessons

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    Attachment, Core Beliefs, and Emotional Regulation

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      Introduction

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      Learning Objectives

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    Module 1: Attachment Theory as a Clinical Foundation

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      Module 1 Overview

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      Attachment Theory as a Clinical Foundation

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      1.1 The Architecture of Attachment: Bowlby, Ainsworth, and the Research Foundation

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      1.2 The Four Adult Attachment Styles: Clinical Presentation and Recognition

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      1.3 Attachment Patterns in the Therapeutic Relationship

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      1.4 Clinical Application: Attachment-Informed Assessment

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    Module 2: Core Beliefs: Formation, Identification, and Clinical Significance

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      Module 2 Overview

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      Clinical Reference: Attachment, Core Beliefs, and Emotional Regulation

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      2.1 From Attachment to Belief: How Internal Working Models Become Core Beliefs

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      2.2 Core Beliefs in Clinical Practice: Recognition and Identification

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      2.3 The Subconscious Architecture of Core Beliefs

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      2.4 Core Belief Content Across Attachment Patterns: A Clinical Reference

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    Module 3: Emotional Regulation Within the Attachment Framework

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      Module 3 Overview

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      Emotional Regulation Within the Attachment Framework

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      3.1 Attachment, Affect Regulation, and the Developing Brain

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      3.2 Dysregulation Patterns by Attachment Style

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      3.3 LPC-Deliverable Interventions: Integrating All Three Layers

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      3.4 Integrated Case Conceptualization: Putting the Framework Together

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      3.5 Ethical and Scope-of-Practice Considerations

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      Bibliography and Evidence-Based Resources

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      Attachment Course Post Test

Student Testimonials

Discover how this course is transforming the way therapists approach attachment theory and emotional regulation.

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I’m usually wary of self-paced courses because they can feel like a chore, but this felt like sitting down for a coffee with a colleague who just gets it. It skipped the usual surface-level stuff and gave me a much clearer way to look at my adult clients who seem 'fine' but are clearly struggling under the surface.
Sarah M., LPC

Austin, Tx.

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Finally, a CE that doesn't just read like a textbook. I started using the concepts from the attachment module in my sessions the very next day. It’s rare to find something that is this easy to digest while still being so intellectually satisfying. It actually made me feel more confident in the room.
T. R., LMFT 

Dallas, Tx.

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