{"id":25314,"date":"2023-07-24T12:16:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T16:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.abftinternational.com\/?page_id=25314"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:14:53","slug":"abft-introductory-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/courses.abftinternational.com\/index.php\/abft-introductory-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Attachment-Based Family Therapy Introductory Workshop Series (Fall 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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TRAINING DATES:<\/strong><\/h4>

Fundamentals of ABFT (Part One):<\/span><\/strong> October 1-2, 2026 (2-half days)
Core Methods of ABFT (Part Two):<\/span> <\/strong>October 8-9, 15-16, 2026 (4 half-days)\u00a0<\/p>

CHOOSE ONE TRACK:<\/strong><\/h4>

Track 1:<\/strong> 9am-12:45pm Eastern Time***\u00a0\u00a0
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Track 2:<\/strong><\/span> 1pm-4:45pm Eastern Time\u00a0<\/p>

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Fundamentals of Attachment-Based Family Therapy Workshop<\/span><\/p>

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) is an evidence\u2011based, manualized treatment model designed to address adolescent depression and suicide risk. Rooted in attachment theory and supported by extensive research, ABFT helps families rebuild trust, repair relational ruptures, and strengthen emotionally protective parent\u2013child relationships. The therapy is structured around five clearly defined treatment tasks that guide clinicians in delivering this focused, emotionally engaged approach.<\/p>

The Fundamentals of Attachment Based Family Therapy Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of ABFT. Through lectures and therapy demonstration videos, participants will explore the model\u2019s theoretical foundations, core clinical strategies, and the experiential methods that make ABFT impactful. Faculty review how attachment principles, emotion regulation, and trauma\u2011informed concepts shape the delivery of this relational therapy. Attendees will also learn how the five treatment tasks serve as a roadmap for fostering meaningful change efficiently and effectively.<\/p>

Core Methods of Attachment-Based Family Therapy Workshop<\/span><\/p>

Core Methods of the Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Workshop offers an applied, practice-focused extension of the Fundamentals of ABFT course. Building on the Fundamentals of ABFT course, this training focuses on effectively implementing the five treatment tasks, working with emotional processes, integrating cultural context, managing resistance, eliciting the attachment narrative, preparing and guiding caregiver\u2013child repair sessions, and supporting autonomy\u2011building conversations. Ideal for clinicians seeking practical, hands\u2011on experience with the ABFT framework. This live training deepens participants\u2019 understanding of ABFT through therapy tape review, discussion of clinical challenges, and role plays that help therapists learn to apply the model with moderately cooperative families.<\/p>

Participants may enroll in the Fundamentals of ABFT Workshop only, Core Methods of ABFT Workshop only (if they have previously attended Part One Workshop or completed the Fundamentals of ABFT Online Self-Paced Course, University Course, or attended our PESI Workshop on May 5, 2026 with proof of attendance), or the entire workshop series.<\/em><\/p>

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