with simultaneous interpretation into Russian
Dates to be confirmed
Apply for the next cohortDMM · Fundamental Course
Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment
A fundamental course in one of the most authoritative modern attachment theories — dates for the next cohort are to be confirmed.
DMM is a nuanced diagnostic instrument that allows you to understand the motivation, perception and behaviour of people who use different attachment strategies, taking maturation and development into account.
DMM studies and classifies disturbances in information processing and affect integration — and provides a precisely targeted mechanism for therapeutic intervention.
Studying the DMM model can substantially increase the effectiveness of a practising psychotherapist's work.
Course Instructor
Clark Baym
One of the leading speakers in the field, trainer at Patricia Crittenden's Institute
New Skills
What participants will be able to apply in practice
01
Observational Skills
Recognising incongruent behaviour and noticing the cues that usually go unseen.
02
Diagnostics
Differentiating symptoms from self-protective strategies and clarifying the function of symptoms.
03
Recognition
Identifying false-positive affect and detecting underlying problems at early stages.
04
Reformulation
Functional formulation: moving from symptom-based diagnosis to understanding the core function of behaviour — the needs a person is trying to meet.
Who It Is For
Who the programme is for
Mental health professionals
For specialists across a wide range of disciplines who work with adults, children and families, where insecure attachment and/or unresolved trauma and loss may be a significant factor affecting the safety, health and well-being of family members.
- psychologists
- psychotherapists
- social workers
- paediatricians
- medical practitioners
- helping professionals
Family mediators
Professionals working at the intersection of psychology and law.
Professionals working with unresolved trauma and loss
For those who want to learn assessment instruments for attachment and psychopathology.
Professionals interested in DMM methods
For those who want to study the coding and interpretation of DMM assessment instruments for therapeutic design and forensic assessment of behaviour.
- CARE-Index
- PAA
- SAA
- AAI
- other DMM instruments
Official Status
This course is mandatory for professionals who intend to proceed to further DMM assessment courses, including the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI).
This is the official course of the Institute for Relational Studies, based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and Miami, Florida, USA.
Institute for Relational Studies · Reggio Emilia / MiamiParticipants will be issued with certificates bearing the name and logo of the Institute for Relational Studies.
8 sessions
Course Programme
08
sessions
Introduction to the Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM)
Early Childhood
Care Index for infants
CARE-IndexGeneral Functional Formulations
A case of postpartum depression and psychosis
Preschool Age
Care Index for toddlers
CARE-IndexAttachment Assessment at School Age
Adolescence and Sexuality
Problematic sexual behaviour
Transition to Adulthood
Adult Attachment Interview
- assessment and diagnosis
- family functional formulations
- treatment and DMM-based interventions
- principles and priorities of DMM therapy
Instruments participants become familiar with
Document
Certificate of Participation
Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the training.
The certificate is issued bearing the name and logo of the Institute for Relational Studies.
Format
Online
Structure
8 sessions
Starts
Dates to be confirmed
Instructor
Clark Baym
Trainer
Clark Baim
UKCP · BPA · PhD
registered psychotherapist (UKCP), registered senior trainer and clinical supervisor of the British Psychodrama Association
Clark Baim holds a PhD, is a member of UKCP and BPA, a registered psychotherapist (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and a registered senior trainer and clinical supervisor of the British Psychodrama Association. He is a faculty member of the Family Relations Institute.
Clark has spent twenty years studying attachment theory and the Dynamic-Maturational Model of attachment and adaptation (DMM) with Dr. Patricia Crittenden. Together with Tony Morrison he developed and delivers a popular four-day course on attachment-based interviewing. With Tony Morrison he authored "Attachment-Based Practice with Adults: Understanding Strategies and Promoting Positive Change" (2011 / 2023, Pavilion), and co-authored "Attachment-Based Practice with Children, Young People and Families" (Pavilion, 2022). He publishes widely on attachment theory, psychodrama, work with offenders, supervision and group work. He is co-director of the Birmingham Institute of Psychodrama.
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DMM · Attachment and Psychopathology
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