This is an introductory 4-day course on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, an intervention model developed by Dan Hughes, Clinical Psychologist, USA.
This approach assists therapists and other professionals to understand and effectively support children, young people and their families. In this model, theory and research in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment theory, intersubjectivity and child development are integrated to produce a therapeutic approach used for relationship development and trauma resolution. DDP recognises the vital role which adoptive parents, foster carers and residential workers play as primary attachment figures in the recovery of traumatised, attachment-resistant children.
The principles and interventions are presented through formal presentations, discussion, videotape of sessions, role-play, and hand outs.
Who is it For?
The training is relevant and open to therapists and practitioners who have experience in working with children and young people with trauma-attachment problems and their foster, adoptive or birth families.
Organisers
Contact: office@compassaustralia.com.au
More details
Tickets: $1,950 AUD early-bird, $2,250 AUD standard. All prices inc. GST
Lunch and refreshments are included.
Please contact the organisers or visit their website to book your place.
The following recommended reading is also available on the Compass Australia Website product pages:
Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions
About DDP Training
View and download the DDP Level One Training Content PDF.
For more information about DDP Level One and Two training please visit our Training pages.
DDP Level One and Two training is suitable for professionals who have experience working with children and families, or parents or caregivers, whose children have experienced developmental trauma. This includes but is not limited to therapists, social workers, educators, adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship carers, or other caregivers, such as in residential homes.
There must be at least 6 months between completion of DDP Level One and starting DDP Level Two to allow you to develop your skills.
Please note there are very specific requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to apply to start certification as a Practitioner in DDP. Please refer to What is required before starting the practicum for more information.
Recommended reading prior to attending the training:
Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions
Daniel A. Hughes, Julie Hudson, Kim S. Golding
View : Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions
Healing Relational Trauma Workbook
Daniel A. Hughes, Kim S. Golding
View : Healing Relational Trauma Workbook
DDP Level One Training, Townsville, QLD, Australia at Rydges Southbank Townsville, 14 September 2026 - 17 September 2026
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