Attachment Through the Lifecycle:
Etiology, Assessment and Treatment
An On-Demand Course for Clinicians — Available November 17
Learn what graduate school didn’t teach you that only an experienced clinican can — a family-centered approach to treating developmental trauma disorder from one of the most revered clinicians in the field, vetted by families who've worked with and trust him.
Forrest Lien, LCSW
Created and taught by Forrest Lien, LCSW, this course offers real tools grounded in over 40 years of experience working directly with children and families impacted by early trauma. Lien is highly regarded by parents across the country because he truly understands their reality — and because his approach focuses on the entire family system.
This self-paced, clinician-designed training will help you build confidence and clarity in your work with children affected by reactive attachment disorder, while offering insight you won’t find in textbooks or most CEU workshops.
What You'll Learn
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How early attachment disruptions shape brain development, behavior, and relational functioning
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The difference between reactive attachment disorder and conditions like autism and personality disorders
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Assessment strategies that consider both the child and the family system
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Why outpatient therapy often falls short — and how to strengthen family involvement in treatment
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Clinical insight into the trauma caregivers experience when parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder
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How to create the felt safety required for healing to begin
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The role of therapist self-awareness and counter-transference in this work
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Real-world guidance for integrating these tools into your existing practice
Course Details
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$230, with or without CEUs
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Includes 4 CEUs (approved through NASW-Arizona and generally accepted in all 50 states)
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CEUs awarded upon passing a post-course exam (80% or higher)
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Monthly live calls with Forrest Lien, held the third Monday of each month at 7 PM EST