Attachment 101:  Early childhood attachment patterns and their impact on
adolescent and adult psychosocial functioning.

Thursday, August 13th – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.:
Charleston - Summit Conference Center - 129 Summers Street
Friday, August 14th – 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.:  
Morgantown - Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa – 1 Lakeview Drive

Fee: $35 per person before August 1; $40 per person August 1 or later
5 CEU in Social Work, Counseling, Addictions, and Nursing will be
awarded
REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED

Childhood Trauma can occur in many forms that often clients do not view
or verbalize as” trauma” Any major  disruption in a relationship
with a primary attachment figure can have a negative consequence on a
child’s development.   It is from these primary relationships (usually
with parents) that humans learn to regulate affect, trust, and develop a
sense of security and safety in the world.  Often the negative
consequence of the disruption in attachment is not evident until
adulthood.  Many adult psychosocial problems as well adult mental
illness have their roots in attachment problems that began in
childhood.

Dr. Melissa Albert is an Assistant Professor at WVU Department of
Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and Pediatrics. She has special
interests in pediatric illness with co-morbid psychiatric disorders,
family emotional well-being, and school problems.
Janie Howsare, LICSW, MPA is an Assistant Professor at the WVU
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and a Supervisor of the
Social Work Field Placements. Special interests include:
child/adolescent therapy, family therapy, adolescent substance abuse,
mood disorders, behavior disorders, and divorce.   

For More Information
Cyndi Kirkhart (304) 360-3338 [log in to unmask] 
Janet Scarcelli (304) 288-0627 [log in to unmask]