Attachment, the Body & Relational Repair: Three Pillars of Clinical Practice with Lisa Mortimore, PhD

Attachment trauma deeply impacts the integrity of the self, creating a split between the psyche and the body, disrupting healthy development and forging a neurophysiological template that endures throughout the lifespan. As clinicians, we understand that the wounded psyche and neurophysiological body call for embodied, affectively oriented and relationally focused therapy. Through interactive lecture, discussion and demonstration, this workshop explores:

relational trauma 

attachment theory and application to practice 

relational/interpersonal

psychodynamic practice

polyvagal theory

the window of tolerance

affect regulation theory

embodied practice

ONLINE 5 Wednesday evenings, October 29 – November 26, 2025, 6 – 9 pm PT

Fee: Earlybird $595 includes GST till October 22, 2025, $635 thereafter

Information: https://bringingthebody.ca/attachment-the-body-relational-repair/

Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy Online 2 year Training ​with Lisa Mortimore, PhD and Stacy Adam Jensen, MEd

Early relational experiences forge a neurophysiological and psychological template of self, often creating insecure attachment, distorting the development of self, and impacting relational functioning. Corresponding affect management strategies, attachment patterns, and dysregulation of the Autonomic Nervous System, impact one’s self perceptions, world, and identity. This legacy of trauma deeply impacts the integrity of the self, creating a split between psyche and body. Therapists are called to facilitate shifting of affect management strategies, attachment patterning, and support the maturation and development of complex right brain functioning to heal relational trauma, including insecure attachment, PTSD, and chronic shame, rather than merely working with symptom reduction. This SAP training responds to this call, offering an immersive educational experience for therapist education and evolution.

The 6, 4-day clinics utilize interactive lecture, discussions, demonstrations, experiential exercises, and coached practice sessions. We delve into theoretical and conceptual understandings of: attachment trauma and application to practice, interpersonal/relational psychodynamic principles and practices; emergent neuroscience research; trauma studies; embodiment studies and practices. Twelve group consultations included.

MARCH 2026 COHORT:  March 5 – 8; June 11 – 14; October 15 – 18, 2026; Year two dates tba 

$1100 per clinic plus GST

Information - https://bringingthebody.ca/somatic-attachment/

CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE AND ADHERENT INDIVIDUAL DBT SESSIONS

Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 24, 2025 11AM – 6:30PM (CST) via Zoom

$480 + GST (Professionals), $415 + GST (Students)

Visit https://dbtvancouver.com/our-events/conducting-effective-individual-dbt-sessions-2025/

This 2-day workshop will focus on providing effective and adherent individual therapy in DBT by reviewing important strategies in providing adherent individual sessions from the beginning to the end of treatment. Participants will have a better understanding of how to organize and conduct effective individual DBT sessions. Learn (or review) how to:

•  Use diary cards and prioritize target behaviours

•  Conduct effective chain analyses

•  Structure individual DBT sessions

•  And much more!

Early bird rates available September 23.

For any questions, please email info@dbtvancouver.com.

One-at-a-Time (OAAT) Counselling Training: Open Enrollment

Stepped Care Solutions is offering open enrollment for in-demand training workshops focused on One-at-a-Time (OAAT) Counselling – often called Single Session Therapy (SST). Sessions run throughout the year, providing flexibility to accommodate diverse schedules. No prerequisites are required.

This training is for anyone who wants to learn and practice an OAAT Counselling approach to support people in the moment. Whether you are new to OAAT Counselling or want a refresher, our training is designed to meet your learning needs and enhance your skill set. Learn more click here.

Previous Continuing Education

April 28, 2022: Webinar and AGM

2020 Fall Conference with Dr. Dawn Flanagan

Nov 21, 2021: Mindfulness-integrated CBT: A Four Stage Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach

Jan 28, 2021: Saskatchewan Mental Health