The International
Attachment Network
Promoting Knowledge and Understanding
of Attachment Theory
Promoting Understanding
of Attachment Theory
TRAINING - EVENTS - RESEARCH - COLLABORATION
The International Attachment Network (IAN) promotes the fundamental role of attachment theory in all aspects of human connection. We advocate and educate on its application for improved outcomes in the fields of psychological health, healthcare, social care, education, public policy and beyond.
Register Charity Number: 1097714
“There are, in fact, no more important communications between one human being and other than those expressed emotionally, and no information more vital for constructing and reconstructing working models of self and other than information about how each feels towards the other.”
Membership
As a membership based organisation we invite professionals for whom attachment theory forms a significant part of their work to join us in the promotion and participation of our activities. As well as ordinary membership IAN enjoys the Honorary Membership of some of the world’s leading attachment theory academics, researchers, writers and clinicians and founders and directors of established research, teaching and clinical institutions. We also have 2 additional memberships available for families and those caring for children as well as the wider community who wish to learn about Attachment theory.
Training
We create, deliver and endorse attachment theory training initiatives in the UK and internationally, either as complete professional courses, course components or as professional development initiatives. We also provide training and courses for families and those caring for children as well as the wider community.
Research
Our goal is to reduce the gap between attachment theory research and practice in clinical and non-clinical environments. The International Attachment Network is a research partner in an EU research initiative to improve EU-wide cross disciplinary service quality and delivery in the important area of family mental health.
“While especially evident during early childhood, attachment behaviour is held to characterize human beings from the cradle to the grave.”
(Bowlby, 1979, p. 203)
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
admin@ian-attachment.org.uk