Adult Attachment and Its Clinical Implications.

Professional Development for Mental Health Clinicians:

Adult Attachment and Its Clinical Implications.

Working with Attachment Dysfunction in Practice.

Webinar Summary

This professional development is ideal for psychologists and mental health clinicians hoping to understand the impact of attachment of adult presentations. The DSM-5-TR criteria for Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder, assessment best practices and typical presentations in mental health settings will be discussed.

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Date: Thursday 28th April 2025
Time: 7pm AEDT (Convert timezone)
Format: 1.5 hours Zoom webinar
Presenter:Dr. Vijaya Manicavasagar

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Gain an understanding of adult attachment theory and its relevance in psychological practice.
Identify similarities and differences to childhood separation anxiety
Explore how adult attachment patterns influence romantic relationships and mental health outcome
Recognise and assess for Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder, as defined in the DSM-5-TR
Familiarise yourself with the Adult Separation Anxiety Questionnaire (ASA-27) as a tool for clinical assessment.
Gain practical skills in interpreting and integrating ASA-27 results into psychological formulations
Integrate attachment assessment into formulation and treatment planning

Dr. Vijaya Manicavasagar

Dr. Vijaya Manicavasagar is a distinguished clinical psychologist renowned for her expertise in Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder. With an illustrious career dedicated to the advancement of mental health, Dr. Manicavasagar has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in understanding and treating anxiety disorders in adults. Her work has been instrumental in the recognition and inclusion of Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), reflected in her role on the DSM committee.

Dr. Manicavasagar holds a PhD in Psychology and is the former Director of Psychological Services at the Black Dog Institute, and Conjoint Assoicate Professor at the School of Psychiatry, UNSW. She has spent several decades in clinical practice and academic research, and publishes research on adult attachment.

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