Children and Youth Workshops

Attachment

Strategies for Fostering Connections

Healthy attachment relationships are important throughout life because they build resilience and shape how we engage with others. This training explores attachment theory and dynamics for children and adults and teaches strategies to foster connections with children, youth, and families.

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Strengthen Attachment Relationships

Healthy attachment relationships are important throughout life because they lead to increased resilience. Early attachment patterns influence how children grow to engage with others and form adult relationships. Our first relationships typically happen within the family, but children and youth also form attachment relationships with other significant people in their lives. This workshop will explore attachment theory, as well as common attachment dynamics for children and adults alike. Participants will practice applying principles and strategies for fostering connection with children, youth, and families.

Learning Objectives

Describe the role of attachment in healthy relationship development 
Summarize attachment patterns that commonly shape interactions 
Identify the signs of healthy or unhealthy attachment 
List a variety of skills for increasing secure and healthy attachment patterns
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On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

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Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections
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Bring a facilitator to your team – onsite or virtual
Personalize content to your context and priorities
Focus on your real challenges and scenarios
Engage in interactive discussion and practical application
Align your team around shared language and approaches
Build skills that translate directly into day-to-day work

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.
Manual

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Foundations of Attachment

Learn core attachment theories and how early relationships shape resilience.

Patterns in Relationships

Understand processes and patterns that influence attachment dynamics.

Cultural and Systemic Context

Explore the cultural and systemic contexts that influence attachment and family systems.

Power of Connection

Discover the positive power of attachment and the spoken and unspoken rules that guide connection.

Engage Family Systems

Develop skills for engaging family systems and using curiosity to explore relational processes.

Healing and Secure Patterns

Learn strategies to repair attachment, build secure patterns, and strengthen relational health.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

FAQ's

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What is this training about?

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This workshop explores attachment theory, how early relationship patterns shape development, and practical strategies for fostering secure, healthy connections with children, youth, and families.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for counsellors, social workers, child and youth workers, educators, foster caregivers, and anyone who works to support children and families.

Does this training cover adult attachment patterns?

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Yes. The workshop addresses attachment dynamics across the lifespan, including how early patterns show up in adult relationships and helping interactions.

Is the training trauma-informed?

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Yes. Attachment and trauma are closely connected in this workshop. Participants learn how to support healing and build security in the context of relational harm.

Is this workshop available online or on-demand?

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Yes. This training is available in live, on-demand, and private formats. View training options or contact CTRI for group bookings.

Can this training be customized for our team or community?

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Yes. CTRI offers private training for organizations, Indigenous communities, and multi-sector teams. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Strengthen Attachment and Connection

Learn evidence-based strategies to foster secure attachment and build resilient relationships across the lifespan. Explore on-demand and private training options or bring this workshop to your team.

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