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Integrative Attachment Therapy Level 2 Training

Deepen your understanding of IAT and its specific clinical applications.

This 3-day advanced skills workshop provides detailed clinical training in the IAT treatment of each of the primary forms of adult attachment disorders. 

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Deepen your understanding of IAT and its specific clinical applications

This 3-day advanced skills workshop provides detailed clinical training in the IAT treatment of each of the primary forms of adult attachment disorders. 

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Practice and hone the skills learned in Level 1 with in-person expert guidance from the IAT team. 

This workshop builds upon the Level 1 training, and across three days provides for skills development in both identification and treatment of insecure attachment. Special consideration is given to the ways that unresolved trauma may affect the treatment process. The training takes the form of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practice. By the end of this workshop, you will have the core skills to identify and effectively treat each of the attachment disturbances in adults.

Practice and hone the skills learned in Level 1 with in-person expert guidance from the IAT team. 

This workshop builds upon the Level 1 training, and across three days provides for skills development in both identification and treatment of insecure attachment. Special consideration is given to the ways that unresolved trauma may affect the treatment process. The training takes the form of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practice. By the end of this workshop, you will have the core skills to identify and effectively treat each of the attachment disturbances in adults.

Upcoming IAT Level 2 Trainings

11-13 March 2026: Lake Tegernsee, Germany

This training is led by the co-founders of Integrative Attachment Therapy, Dr David Elliott (USA) and Nigel Denning MA, MPsych (Australia). They will travel to Germany to personally facilitate the seminar. The training is supported by Stefan Passvogel, IAT trainer-in-training.

The training is delivered in English. Participants can also book AI-assisted simultaneous translation into German. 

The venue is the Terrassenhof on Lake Tegernsee in Bad Wiessee. It sits directly by the water and is surrounded by mountains.

There is also a hybrid option for those who wish to attend on Zoom.

Ticket price: €1290

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31 July - 2 August 2026: Melbourne, Australia

This training is led by the co-founders of Integrative Attachment Therapy, Nigel Denning MA, MPsych (Australia) and Dr Traill Dowie.

The training runs over three days and is delivered in person in Melbourne. It forms part of the 2026 international Level 2 training calendar. Completion of Level 1 is required before attending this training. Level 2 is a prerequisite for those wishing to progress to Level 3.

The venue is to be confirmed. Further details will be shared shortly.

You are welcome to register your interest to receive updates as they are released.

Ticket price: TBC

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21-23 September 2026: Los Angeles, USA

This training is led by the co-founders of Integrative Attachment Therapy, Dr David Elliott (USA) and Nigel Denning MA, MPsych (Australia). David will travel from Boston and Nigel will travel from Australia to personally facilitate the seminar.

The training runs over three days and is delivered in person in Los Angeles. This training follows the two-day introductory program on 18–19 September and precedes the Level 3 training on 29–30 September.

The venue is to be confirmed. Further details including pricing will be shared shortly.

You are welcome to register your interest to receive updates as they are released.

Ticket price: TBC

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The 4 Components of the Level 2 Training

Meet your instructors 

AUSTRALIA

Nigel Denning

Nigel is a Counselling Psychologist and Director of Integrative Psychology and Medicine in Melbourne, Australia, and has a rich history of advancing education in psychology. Nigel has studied and collaborated with renowned figures in psychology worldwide, including Dan Siegel, John and Julie Gottman, and Alan Schore.
AUSTRALIA

Dr Traill Dowie

Dr. Traill Dowie is a philosopher, academic, psychotherapist, martial artist and minister of religion. He holds PhDs in Philosophy and Psychiatry. He's an Associate Professor at Ikon Institute, devising psychotherapy training programs. Additionally, he's a research fellow at La Trobe University and a certified clinician with MAPS. 
USA

Dr David Elliott

A leading authority in attachment repair, David is a clinical psychologist who teaches internationally on attachment, personality psychology, and psychotherapy, including at the International School for Psychotherapy, Counselling and Group Leadership in St. Petersburg and the Psychosynthesis Academy in Stockholm.

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