ATTACh

09/02/2026

Deepen Your Understanding of Developmental Trauma & Attachment

Are you a therapist, clinician, mental health professional, or school counselor looking to strengthen your understanding of childhood developmental trauma and attachment?

Treating Developmental Trauma and Attachment in Children (TDTAC) is an advanced, post-graduate level training designed to help professionals translate current research into practical, trauma- and attachment-informed approaches.

Explore:
• Developmental Trauma & ACEs
• Attachment & Trauma Theory
• Interpersonal Neurobiology
• Sensory, somatic & brain-based differences
• Current therapeutic modalities and techniques
• Practical knowledge implementation

38.25 CE Credit Hours
Live, interactive online or in-person learning
Advanced/post-graduate level
Includes a 1-year ATTACh membership and access to a Community of Practice for continued learning and support

Who should attend? Therapists, clinicians, mental health professionals, and school counselors with advanced training or equivalent experience.

Fall Session Coming Soon!
We’re currently working on the next fall offering of TDTAC. Stay tuned for dates, registration details, and more information!

Investment:
ATTACh Members: $505 | Non-Members: $555

https://attach.org/portfolio-items/treating-developmental-trauma-and-attachment-in-children-2/

Build your knowledge. Strengthen your practice. Help children and families heal through a deeper understanding of trauma and attachment.

09/01/2026

Today, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone—15 years with ATTACh!

For a decade and a half, Mary McGowan has brought dedication, passion, and heart to our organization and to the work of supporting children, families, and professionals impacted by trauma and attachment.

We are so grateful for the knowledge, commitment, and countless contributions Mary has shared along the way. Milestones like this are a wonderful reminder that organizations are strengthened by the people who show up, believe in the mission, and make a difference every day.

Please join us in congratulating Mary on 15 amazing years with ATTACh!

Here’s to celebrating all you’ve accomplished—and looking forward to what’s still ahead!

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month 💛

Su***de prevention starts with connection.

Every one of us has the opportunity to be the difference for someone who may be struggling. Sometimes, it’s as simple as noticing a change, reaching out, listening without judgment, or reminding someone that they don’t have to face a difficult moment alone.

This September, help raise awareness and be part of su***de prevention by:

💛 Start the conversation. Ask someone how they’re really doing—and be willing to listen.

💛 Listen without judgment. You don’t need to have all the answers. Being present matters.

💛 Take changes seriously. Withdrawal, hopelessness, or significant changes in behavior can be signs that someone needs support.

💛 Encourage connection. Help someone connect with a trusted person, mental health professional, or crisis resource when additional support is needed.

💛 Share resources. You never know who in your circle may need to know where to turn.

💛 Check in—then check in again. A single message can remind someone that they matter and that they are not alone.

Most importantly, remember: you don't have to be a mental health professional to make a difference. You just have to be willing to care, listen, and reach out.

This Su***de Prevention Month, let’s create more opportunities for connection, compassion, and hope. Together, we can be the difference.

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https://afsp.org/national-su***de-prevention-month/
https://988lifeline.org/promote-national-su***de-prevention-month/

08/31/2026

WHY DO CHILDREN ACT LIKE THIS?

Learn to improve the well-being and lives of children and families.

This intensive online, attachment training series for parents provides evidence-based insight for those struggling with problem behaviors. With humor, grace, and researched neuroscience, the ATTACh instructors will help bring hope for healing to the children and youth in your care. You’ll learn about adult and child attachment styles, arousal levels linked to survival mechanisms in the brain, behaviors associated with attachment difficulties and developmental trauma, and strategies for attachment-focused parenting and teaching.

** Certificate of Attendance will be provided upon completion

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Parents, Adoptive Parents, Foster Parents, Caregivers, Kinship Providers

https://attach.org/portfolio-items/11643/

08/28/2026

New ATTACh Level 2 OT Training: Mapping the Terrain

Ready to move from understanding why clients respond the way they do to knowing how to respond—and when?

ATTACh’s Level 2 OT Therapy Assessment for Attachment and Trauma is a self-paced, on-demand course designed for occupational therapists and OTAs working with complex developmental and trauma histories.

Through six sessions, participants will learn to:
• Read nervous system states and attachment strategies during assessment
• Interpret OT assessment tools without pathologizing survival responses
• Develop trauma-informed case formulations and treatment plans
• Understand the impact of empathy, shame, and resilience
• Sequence interventions from regulation through executive functioning
• Integrate trauma and attachment frameworks while maintaining a strong OT identity

6-session program | 6 CE credits
Self-paced and on-demand
$235 ATTACh Members | $285 Non-Members
Course completion required within 30 days of activation.

Led by internationally recognized OT trainer Maude Le Roux, this course provides practical tools for translating neurobiological and relational insight into ethical, effective occupational therapy practice.

📚 Complete Level 1 first, then take the next step in the ATTACh OT Certificate pathway.

Learn more and register: www.attach.org/training/

08/26/2026

💙 WHY ATTEND ATTACh 2027? 💙

Learn. Connect. Recharge.

Join us for the ATTACh 39th Annual Conference on Childhood Trauma and Attachment, happening April 8–10, 2027, in Virginia Beach, VA!

🌱 LEARN
Explore how attachment and trauma shape relationships, development, parenting, caregiving, and everyday life. Choose from 40+ expert-led workshops across seven educational tracks and gain practical strategies you can apply long after the conference ends.

🤝 CONNECT
Build meaningful connections with professionals, clinicians, educators, caregivers, parents, advocates, and others who share your commitment to supporting children, youth, and families. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and grow your professional and personal network.

🧘 RECHARGE
Take time to pause, reflect, and renew. Throughout the conference, enjoy opportunities for rest, connection, and self-care designed to help you return home inspired and energized.

✨ DISCOVER
Learn from leading experts in attachment, trauma, and healing. Gain new perspectives, practical tools, and evidence-informed approaches that can make a meaningful difference in your work and relationships.

💙 ENGAGE. INSPIRE. EXPERIENCE.

Whether you’re a clinician, educator, caregiver, advocate, parent, or professional working with children and families, ATTACh 2027 offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside a community dedicated to healing.

📅 April 8–10, 2027
📍 Virginia Beach, VA

🎟️ General registration information coming soon!

📞 612-861-4222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.ATTACh.org

Come be part of the ATTACh community in 2027!

08/24/2026

🌟 Bring ATTACh Training to Your Team! 🌟

Give your team the knowledge, practical tools, and confidence to better support children and families impacted by childhood trauma and attachment ruptures.

ATTACh offers customized training for every budget, starting at $2,000, with flexible options designed to meet your organization’s unique needs.

✔️ Single- or multi-day trainings
✔️ In-person, virtual live, and on-demand options
✔️ Tailored packages for any number of participants
✔️ Training for parents, caregivers, kinship providers, professionals, and clinicians
✔️ Continuing Education certification opportunities
✔️ Workshops led by leading experts in the field—including experts with lived experience

Training topics include:
💙 Understanding and healing childhood trauma through relationships
💙 Supporting secure attachment
💙 Managing challenging behaviors without causing further harm
💙 Ensuring safety at home, school, and in community settings
💙 Practical tools for therapeutic settings, occupational therapy, schools, homes, and communities

Why choose ATTACh? Our evidence-based, expert-led workshops combine the latest research, proven practices, and the wisdom of lived experience. Participants leave with meaningful knowledge and practical skills they can use to make a difference for children and families.

📞 (612) 861-4222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.attach.org

ATTACh — Teaching the World to Heal 💙

08/21/2026

We’re excited to announce that hotel room reservations are now open for ATTACh’s 39th Annual Conference on Childhood Trauma and Attachment, taking place April 8–10, 2027!

If you’re planning to join us, we encourage you to reserve your hotel room early to secure your accommodations at the conference hotel. Rooms are expected to fill quickly!

✨ Important: General conference registration is not yet open. We’ll share registration details as soon as they become available.

For now, take the first step toward joining us in 2027—book your hotel room and save the date!

📅 April 8–10, 2027
🏨 Hotel reservations are now open
🎟️ Conference registration coming soon

We can’t wait to gather our ATTACh community again for another meaningful and inspiring conference!

08/19/2026