Heal Generational Attachment Trauma with an Evidence-Based Approach

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Break Out of Patterns that are Unskillful or Harmful

Dr. Zachary Bein

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Level II AAP Training - 3 Pillars and IPF Case Consultation and Training

As a trauma specialist often working in the areas of CPTSD and attachment traumas, I was thrilled to find Dr. Zack as both a therapist and trainer in the Three Pillars therapy and the Ideal Parent Figure IPF protocol. Zack offers detailed and knowledgeable discussion of attachment theory, screening methods and the skillful delivery of the IPF protocol. His teachings are clear and delivered in a grounded and present manner. I highly recommend him as a therapist, supervisor and trainer.

Coral F

LCSW, SEP

We will be continuing our Case Consultation Series in Three Pillars Therapy and Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) imagery! Now called Integrative Attachment Therapy, this class is in response to the numerous calls for further investigation and training into the Three Pillar Model for healing attachment disturbances in adults; famously introduced in the Dan Brown and David Elliott text, “Healing Attachment Disturbances in Adults.” This group will be open to anyone that is either actively working with clients or patients with the three pillars model and IPF, or that hopes to begin to do so. We will be presenting cases so you’ll get real-time feedback and engage with real cases. This group will be done in a series of 5 sessions, each costing $85 and lasting 90 minutes in length. The fee for all 5 sessions in the series will be collected prior to the group commencing, and ideally before March 1, 2025 to ensure your seat. We will also be doing an early registration discount so you can purchase the series for $350 for a limited time. If you need to set up a payment program in installments, just let us know and we can arrange that as well. The group will consist of 30 or so minutes of didactic presentation on a three pillars topic, followed by case presentations, consultation, and supervision. It is common for people to have to miss at least 1 group, so each session is fully recorded for those that have to miss a week. This group is ideal for clinicians (social workers, MFTs, coaches, psychologists, psychiatrists, interns) who already have some experience with the 3 Pillars model and wish to refine their knowledge and skill with the most up-to-date information about, Integrative Attachment Therapy (IAT) and attachment repair.

Prerequisites

-You have some baseline clinical training in Attachment Theory and/or Adult Attachment, and either currently do or intend to start doing Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) (Integrative Attachment Therapy) with your clients and/or patients

-You’ve taken our Level I Self-Paced Training and passed the online assessment. You can register for these online courses at our new training website

The Schedule will Have 2 Options, a Saturday and a Thursday

Option 1

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:30AM – 12:00 PM PST

Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Option 2

Thursday, March 20, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST

Application for 3 Pillars Case Consultation Group

The Adult Attachment Interview - Training on How to Use, Interpret, and Share Clinical Results in an Ethical Way Within a Therapeutic Dyad

If the AAI is a tool that you’d like to begin using with your clients/patients, without becoming fully “reliable,” this is a great group for you as you will learn how to use it effectively and ethically to impact your clinical practice. There has been some confusion about how to use it effectively and ethically and this group intends to clear up that confusion and teach the state-of-the-art assessment and the highest standard of care.

The group will be arranged into 3 consecutive days (Fri – Sun) of meeting online for 4 hours each day, 11 AM – 3 PM PST.
We will be concentrating a lot of material into the three days so be ready!

Day 1 – Morning – Administering the AAI/Role Play a “difficult” AAI
Afternoon- Identifying Secure/Autonomous Transcripts (F1 – F5)

Day 2 – Morning – Signs of Preoccupied Transcripts (E1 – E3)
Afternoon – Signs of Dismissing Transcripts (Ds1 – Ds4)

Day 3 – Morning – Assessing for Unresolved abuse, loss, or trauma vs Cannot Classify
Afternoon – Putting it all Together

April 4, 2025 – April 6, 2025
11:00 AM PST – 3:00 PM PST
Friday thru Sunday

Level II Online Self-Paced Training

Deep Exploration of 3-Pillars Therapy and the Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) Protocol with Actual Case Presentations/Consultationsns

17 lessons
4.5 hours of video content
Developed by Brown and Elliot (2016) the Three Pillars model for healing attachment disturbances in adults has become quite popular amongst clinicians. This model was intended to offer a comprehensive way to resolve the structural core of attachment insecurity by restructuring and re-mapping the internal working model of attachment in clients using imagined ideal parent figures, guided by the five conditions that create secure attachment (now the 3rd pillar). Often by this process alone, the client begins strengthening several developmental capacities that were impeded by the insecure upbringing (Elliot, 2021). Two specific capacities that are often not nurtured in children with insecure attachment styles are the development of metacognitive capacity (2nd pillar) and enhancing collaborative abilities (1st pillar). This course will explain the theory and practice of Three Pillars therapy and IPF using videos, powerpoint presentations, articles, and supplemental readings and exercises.

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Our Services

We specialize in the assessment and treatment of adults with insecure attachment. Our founder is steeped in many years of study and practice with Dr. Daniel Brown, and more recently, Dr. David Elliott. We pride ourselves in being evidence-based, ethical, client-focused, and inclusive. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or clarifications on upcoming services and events. If you live in California, we are in-network with both Optum and Aetna Medical Insurance, and out-of-network benefits can be obtained through reimbursement from your Insurance company. Contact Us to see if your insurance will cover a portion of sessions.

Testimonials

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Testimonial #12

I had weekly sessions with Dr Zack Bein from August 2023 to September 2024, using the Three Pillars method of Adult Attachment Repair. The work we did together in those 13 months treated issues - anxiety, depression, low energy - that 16 years of therapy using other modalities (CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS and Somatic Experiencing) didn't address.

Some of the benefits I've experienced are:
- remission of depression
- less anxiety
- more energy
- confidence to ask for what I need and want
- confidence to express disagreement
- able to show up for and be more comfortable in professional, personal and intimate relationships
- not losing hours or days to being stuck in anxiety & depression
- dramatic improvement in the quality and quantity of my work as an engineer

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Zack Bein and the Three Pillars method of Adult Attachment Repair.

Testimonial #11

I trained with Dr Bein in the Ideal Parent Figure Protocol and found the experience quite edifying. Besides being genuinely supportive with real warmth and personal care, Dr Bein is expert in this modality, providing tips, practice sessions, and advice that only comes from years of experience. This information and training is hard to find and immensely valuable, both as an experience and education.

Testimonial #10

As a trauma specialist often working in the areas of CPTSD and attachment traumas, I was thrilled to find Dr. Zack as both a therapist and trainer in Three Pillars therapy and the Ideal Parent Figure (IPF) protocol. Zack offers detailed and knowledgeable discussion of attachment theory, screening methods and the skillful delivery of the IPF protocol. His teachings are clear and delivered in a grounded and present manner. I highly recommend him as a therapist, supervisor and trainer.

Testimonial #9

"I have been working with Josh at The Adult Attachment Program using the IPF Protocol for 10 months. I was able to identify and make incredible progress in my attachment issues and have seen nothing short of profound results. I cannot recommend IPF via The Adult Attachment Program enough. Josh is an excellent coach who seems to effortlessly guide our sessions. I end every one of them with new insight and lasting positive impression. My life is immeasurably more positive and my gratitude is boundless."

Testimonial #8

6/1/23

I have been working with Zack for about 4 months now and have seen an incredible change in myself - a huge reduction in stress and anxiety, more energy, and significantly more day to day happiness and desire to go after and achieve my goals. The method we have been using has been the only thing that has succeeded in shifting my mental state in this way - despite having tried several therapies before. I really believe that I've found an answer here to what I was looking for previously. Thanks so much Zack!

Testimonial #7

Diarmid B

Excellent therapy. Zack has a deep understanding of attachment dynamics and has applied his method to stimulate profound experiences of healing in me. I find him genuine, warm and empathic.

Testimonial #6

Paige K

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I am a long time participant in counseling, I have even tried EMDR in the past…but this approach has been life changing for me. Granted you get back what you put in, as with really any type. BUT Zack and team are really great and knowledgeable. I wish I found this sooner.

Testimonial #5

Zack is a kind, attuned, empathic therapist. I've been working with him using Ideal Parent Figure protocol for a few years now, and it has changed my life for the better, more so than any other modality/system I've used. Zack has a very unique skillset, due to his IPF training, attachment theory expertise, and meditation background. Highly recommend.

Testimonial #4

"I am so grateful to Dr. Bein and the three pillars practice. This practice has proven transformative in my relationship to myself and others. I cannot recommend The Adult Attachment Program enough. If we repair our attachment wounds, we could alleviate so much suffering in the world."

Testimonial #3

Dr. Zach Bein has exceptional knowledge in the field of attachment theory. He combines his knowledge of attachment theory with mindfulness through the 3 pillars model. This work is very aligned with other heavyweights in the field of childhood development such as Dr. Gabor Mate and Dr. Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory. Zach's deep understanding that mind and body are connected are pivotal in helping heal old wounding. If you're looking for someone who can help make sense of your anxiety, of how your mind works, or why you hold onto certain beliefs, I can't recommend a better practitioner of attachment restoration.

Testimonial #2

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I've been working with Dr. Zach and his Adult Attachment Program for the past 9 months and my attachment insecurity, sense of self, and overall mental health has been transformed! When I came into the program I had daily attachment anxiety and most of my energy was being used just to keep my anxieties at bay. And without a strong sense of self, I was also struggling to find a sense of meaningful direction in life - to know who I am and what I want. Although I'm not done with the work yet, I can typically calm attachment anxieties or disrupting states of mind quickly. And my sense of self has developed significantly to the point where I have a strong direction in life and I'm excited about the training I'm doing now to help others. I highly recommend Ideal Parent Figures coaching, Dr. Zach, and the Adult Attachment Program!

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