Relational Neuroscience of Attachment: Working with Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style
In this course, Ana Lund explains how fearful-avoidant attachment presents in adult clients, why it blends anxious and avoidant features, how a dimensional model clarifies case formulation, and how to use a neuroscience-informed toolbox (RENAT/NAMA) to build self-regulation, increase trust in others, and pace attachment work—especially when trauma needs addressing first.<br/><br/>This course is the last of a five-part series on this topic. Each of the other courses can be found <a target="_blank" href="/team/ana-lund">here</a>, in the list of Dr. Lund’s courses.
About this course
<p>In this course, Dr. Ana Lund introduces a clear, neuroscience-informed approach to fearful-avoidant attachment. She defines the style, reviews prevalence estimates and the case for dimensional assessment (anxiety × avoidance), and outlines RENAT/NAMA concepts. You’ll learn learning-edge goals, sequencing of treatment (factoring in trauma), and engagement tactics with an illustrative case study.</p>
<p>This course is the last of a five-part series on this topic. Each of the other courses can be found <a target="_blank" href="/team/ana-lund">here</a>, in the list of Dr. Lund’s courses.</p>
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