Is Attachment the Fifth Element? Rethinking Adult Attachment Using Social Neuroscience
In this course, integrative psychotherapist Dr. Ana Lund explains how modern social neuroscience is reshaping our understanding of adult attachment. By integrating cutting-edge research with psychotherapy, she explores how relationships function as a core biological resource, comparable to food and water.
About this course
In this course, integrative psychotherapist Dr. Ana Lund, Ph.D., introduces a neuroscience-informed framework for working with adult attachment in psychotherapy. By drawing on relational neuroscience, attachment theory, and behavioural ecology, she challenges traditional perspectives on connection and explores how human relationships shape brain function. Participants will gain clinical insights into attachment styles, social pain, emotional regulation, and practical applications for improving therapeutic interventions. This course is ideal for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of how attachment impacts therapy and mental health outcomes.
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