Secure Together: The Science of Attachment in Couples Therapy

Drawing on the work of John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, and other contemporary researchers, the course examines how early attachment experiences shape internal working models that influence emotional bonds, intimacy, and conflict patterns in adulthood.

Students will learn to identify the four primary adult attachment styles — Secure, Anxious-Preoccupied, Dismissive-Avoidant, and Fearful-Avoidant — and analyze how these patterns manifest in relationships and clinical settings. Through lectures, case vignettes, group discussions, and guided readings, participants will deepen their ability to recognize attachment-related behaviors and consider their implications for therapeutic practice.

This workshop is part of the Program in Couple Therapy Series.

Workshop Information

Date

October 8 & 15, 2025

Time

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location

Online

CEUs

3CE Contact Hours

Fee

$150

Speaker

Valerie Levy

Valerie Levy is a licensed clinical social worker with a practice based in New York City. She specializes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, couples therapy, and supervision. Outside of her private practice, Valerie serves on the Auxiliary Board of Mount Sinai Hospital, further contributing to the community and advocating for mental health initiatives.

Credentialing Information

Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Adelphi University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Adelphi University, Derner School of Psychology, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0024 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0607 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0185; for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0083; and for licensed psychoanalysts #P-0058.

Disclaimer Statement

This continuing education seminar, seminar instructor/s, and the Postgraduate Programs as the seminar’s sponsor, receive no commercial support for the content of instruction (e.g., research grants funding research findings etc.), or benefit for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs, etc.) that are known to present a conflict of interest.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are issued for cancellations made up to 7 working days before the event. Cancellations of less than 7 days for any reason, or no-shows are not refunded. Credit towards a future event/workshop are issued for cancellations less than 7 days and up to 24 hours before the event. No credit is issued for cancellations less than 24 hours before the events or no-shows.