Resources
At the IAT Institute, we believe that knowledge and direct experience are the keys to understanding and healing attachment-related challenges. Whether you're a mental health professional or a member of the public interested in learning more about attachment, this page offers a variety of resources to deepen your engagement with attachment theory, Integrative Attachment Therapy (IAT), and related topics.
Podcast conversations with IAT co-founders
Dr Traill Dowie on the Nature and Science Podcast
Dr David Elliott, PhD on Elevating Consciousness Podcast
Dr David Elliott, PhD on the Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Nigel Denning on the Attachment Theory in Action Podcast
General attachment-related awareness
The Attachment Project
Programs for the public to learn about attachment
The Secure Base Lab
Partnerships and affiliates
We are proud to collaborate with various organisations and institutions that share our mission of advancing attachment-focused work and improving mental health worldwide. These partnerships help us expand the reach and benefits of Integrative Attachment Therapy and provide valuable opportunities for both professionals and the public to learn and grow.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming partnerships and affiliate programs.
Blogs
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The Benefits of Addressing Attachment Issues
By Dr. David Elliott and Dr. Traill Dowie
Addressing attachment issues through Integrative Attachment Therapy (IAT) or other therapeutic approaches can lead to profound long-term benefits, including enhanced mental health, stronger relationships, and personal growth...
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Why Attachment Matters in Adult Psychotherapy
By Dr. David Elliott and Dr. Traill DowieÂ
At the IAT Institute, a common question we get asked regularly is why attachment matters to adults? While we do not believe attachment is a catch-all that explains all mental health problems, it is unquestionably an important part of...
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Traditional Therapeutic Approaches for Adult Attachment Insecurity
By Dr. David Elliott and Dr. Traill DowieÂ
Those of us who want to promote mental health, who want to provide effective psychotherapeutic interventions to help people with insecurity to become secure (or 'earned secure' in the lingo of the attachment field), have a...
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The Three Pillars of Integrative Attachment Therapy
By Dr. David Elliott and Dr. Traill DowieÂ
Attachment matters significantly in adult psychotherapy because it influences emotional and psychological development. Having a therapist who both understands and more importantly possesses the skills for addressing attachment issues can...
VIEW BLOGJournals and scientific articles
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Attachment and Human Development Journal
This leading journal publishes research on all aspects of attachment theory, including its clinical applications, and the intersection of attachment with emotional and psychological health.
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Journal of Trauma & Dissociation
This journal offers scientific articles that explore the role of attachment in trauma recovery and dissociative disorders, a key area of focus for IAT therapists.
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Ideal Parent Figure method in the treatment of complex posttraumatic stress disorder related to childhood trauma: a pilot study
This article is about a pilot study testing the Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) guided-imagery method as a brief stabilization treatment for adults with childhood-trauma–related complex PTSD, finding reduced symptoms and improved quality of life sustained at 8-month follow-up.
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Co-creating secure attachment imagery to enhance relational healing
This article is about a therapist–patient approach that uses co-created “Ideal Parent Figure” attachment imagery—within a broader three-pillars framework—to restructure insecure internal working models and support relational healing and earned secure attachment.
VIEW ARTICLEWe encourage you to explore these resources to enhance your knowledge of attachment theory and Integrative Attachment Therapy. Whether you're a professional looking to deepen your understanding and clinical skills, or someone seeking to heal attachment wounds, there’s something here for you.
