COS-Intensive Assessment Training

COS-Intensive Assessment Training: Strengthening Clinical Skills through Attachment Assessment and Intervention

COS-Intensive Assessment Training - NEW ONLINE FORMAT
Step 2 in the COS Training Pathway
Duration: Approx. 60 hours over 5 months

The COS-Intensive Assessment Training is an immersive, case-based course designed to equip clinicians with the tools and knowledge to effectively assess attachment dynamics within caregiver-child dyads. This training focuses on identifying the "Linchpin Issue"—the core attachment challenge that often underlies relational difficulties—and teaches you how to use structured assessment methods to gain deep insights into these dynamics

In this course, you’ll learn to conduct and interpret two essential assessment tools: the Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) and the Circle of Security Interview (COSI). These tools, when combined, offer a powerful framework for understanding attachment behavior and caregiver sensitivities. You’ll also be introduced to how these assessments inform the COS-Intensive protocol, which is used to create targeted, therapeutic interventions.

Key Features of the Course Include:

COS-Intensive Dyadic Assessment Guide: A comprehensive manual that will serve as your primary reference throughout the course, detailing the steps and best practices for conducting attachment assessments.
Course Journal: A reflective journal with numerous prompts designed to deepen your learning, encourage self-reflection, and guide you through the process of assessment and intervention planning.
Video Analyses: A series of real-life SSP and COSI videos featuring caregiver-child dyads who have been treated using the COS-Intensive protocol, allowing you to analyze attachment behaviors and identify key struggles.
Research Readings: In-depth readings from key research articles to support your understanding of attachment theory and the practical application of COS-Intensive assessments.
Practical Training in Core Sensitivities: Gain insight into the fundamental patterns of defense we all employ to navigate relational pain. Learn how Core Sensitivities influence a caregiver’s approach to parenting and how knowing a caregiver’s sensitivity can lead you to a more successful approach to treatment.
Six Live Sessions: Six interactive live sessions with the course trainer, offering opportunities for in-depth discussion, Q&A, and case analysis. These sessions are designed to support your learning and application of the material.
Hands-on, Case-Based Approach: Through video analysis and case study review, you’ll learn how to recognize attachment patterns and discern a caregiver's core sensitivities to inform your clinical practice.
Flexible Learning Experience: Study at your own pace with approximately 60 hours of content over five months with video, readings, exercises, journaling, and reflection complemented by six live sessions to fit your schedule and learning style.

This ~2-minute video is an overview of the COS-Intensive Assessment Course.

An overview of COS Intensive Assessment.

Prepare for the Next Step: COS-Intensive Case Review Course

By the end of this course, you’ll be well-prepared to move on to step three on the Intensive Pathway: the COS-Intensive Case Review Course. Armed with the skills to conduct in-depth attachment assessments and identify key struggles in the dyad, you’ll be ready to deepen your clinical expertise through case review, where you’ll apply the COS-Intensive protocol concepts to real-world treatment scenarios and further refine your intervention strategies.

*COS-Intensive training in Norwegian is still available as a 9-day advanced training done in person or via live streaming. Other than in Scandinavia, COS-Intensive Training is only available in English at this time. You can find out more about training in Norwegian here.

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Format:Online
Region C

Language:English

Dates:Start: 28 April, 2025
End: 31 Oct, 2025

Status:Registration Open

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