CONGRESS ATTACHMENT and TRAUMA

The never-ending evolutionary processes havenot only shaped human beings from a physiological and physical point of view, but have also determined the delicate functioning of their cognitive, emotional and bodily mechanisms.

In the fields of attachment studies and the treatment of psychological traumas (even occurred during early childhood), the history and origins of human evolution are evoked by the same, recurring aspects that those who experience suffering have in common, in spite of their unique identities and their completely different life stories. Additionally, evolution is the common element that human beings share with all the other living species. At this respect, the consequences of psychological traumas or attachment experiences, as well as the way each living being reacts to them, are the result of this never-ending evolutionary processes.

Understanding what human beings and primates may have in common when they experience traumas; understanding what happens, from a physiological and neural point of view, to a fetus, because of the traumatic experiences lived by the mother; understanding the impact of early attachment experiences on the neuronal structure of human beings, as well as their influence on humans’ self-regulatory, physiological and emotional processes, which sometimes result in protective (and often extreme) behaviors: all these aspects provide the necessary basic knowledge to understand how we should behave with our patients and what are the key aspects of our interventions that may help those who experience suffering to radically change their emotional and relational functioning and improve their lives by modifying their self-protective behaviors.

The 11 eminent Speakers who will attend this year’s Congress – some of the most leading experts worldwide – will combine theoretical knowledge on these topics, based on empirical and research studies, with different therapeutic approaches, by exploring not only the main difficulties that may arise in treating complex traumas, but also the possible solutions to face them. Therefore, each presentation will allow participants to deeply understand some key aspects of their clinical practice. Furthermore, they will have the chance to ask questions to the Speakers at the end of their talks, as well as to further clarify their doubts or make relevant comments during the daily panel discussions that will take place in late afternoon, when all the Presenters of the day will step on stage again to share views and reflect together on the topics discussed.

After its previous 4 successful editions, attended by hundreds of psychologists, psychotherapists and health professionals coming from more than 40 Countries in the world, the “Attachment and Trauma” Congress has proven to be the most important event at international level in the field of psychological trauma. As a matter of fact, this year, for the very first time, it has been organized in London (“The Resilience of Mind and Body” – www.uk-congress.com), in Rome (“Human Evolution and Recovery” – www.italy-congress.com) and in New York (“The Neurobiology of Healing – www.wisemindus.com ).

SPEAKERS
Kathy Steele - "Towards Resilience and Realization: The Integrative Treatment of Dissociative Disorders"
Bessel Van Der Kolk - "The Body keeps the Score: Integration of Mind, Brain, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma"
Diana Fosha - “Felt Sense of Existing in the Heart and Mind of the Other: Experiential Work with Receptive Affective Experience”
Janina Fisher - "Working with the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors"
Robin Shapiro - "The Essence of Successful Trauma Therapies"
Pat Ogden - "Brain to Brain, Body to Body: The Interpersonal Nature of Shame"
Stephen Suomi - "Behavioral, biological, and epigenetic consequences of different early social attachment experiences in primates"
Dan Hughes - "Attachment, Companionship, and the Path of Recovery from Developmental Trauma"
Daniel Siegel - VIDEO LIVE CONFERENCE
Louis Cozolino - “Trauma and the Social Brain”
Massimo Ammaniti - "Proximal and Distant Outcomes of stress and traumas during pregnancy”

LANGUAGE English

LOCATION Teatro Brancaccio, Via Merulana, 244 - 00185 Rome

RATES
• Full price: 420 euros

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
• University students: 250 euros
• Early Bird (by May 20): 320 euros
• Participants who attended one of the previous editions of the “Attachment and Trauma Congress” (in 2014, 2015 or 2016): 250 euros
• EMDR Therapists (first level of training): 300 euros

REGISTRATION
Please visit our website www.italy-congress.com or e-mail us at isc@istitutodiscienzecognitive.it to get the application form and register to the Congress.

INFO
Istituto di Scienze Cognitive Via Rolando, 16 - 07100 Sassari
e-mail isc@istitutodiscienzecognitive.it
www.italy-congress.com