( HS Harwood 150243 2025) Partnering with Parents for an Attachment-Focused Approach: Strengthening Trust, Collaboration, & B
Tracking # 20-1327508
Course overview
Strengthening a childs emotional well-being starts with their most important relationships but gaining caregiver buy-in for an attachment-focused approach can be challenging. Resistance, skepticism, or past relational wounds may create barriers, making it difficult for caregivers to fully engage in the therapeutic process. Join Eli Harwood, author of Raising Securely Attached Kids, for an insightful session where youll learn practical strategies to bridge this gap with confidence, compassion, and creativity. In this session, youll discover how to: Establish trust and empathy with even the most hesitant or resistant caregivers Translate attachment research into accessible, real-world strategies caregivers can embrace Guide caregivers in setting meaningful relationship goals that foster lasting change Navigate difficult conversations while reinforcing the importance of connection and co regulation When caregivers feel understood and empowered, they become active participants in the healing process allowing children to grow, thrive, and develop secure attachments that last a lifetime.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Elizabeth Harwood maintains a private practice and is the founder of Attachment Nerd and the co-founder of PASS Center LLC. She receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Elizabeth Harwood has no relevant non-financial relationships.