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Working with Developmental Trauma and Attachment from a Somatic Lens

Developmental Trauma Training

Aug. 15, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits
Early relationships shape more than attachment—they shape the nervous system. In this training, clinicians will explore the intersection of attachment, developmental theory, and somatic practice to better understand developmental trauma and gain practical, trauma-informed interventions that support regulation, safety, relational repair, and deeper clinical connection with clients.

Developmental Trauma Training

This intermediate-level training explores developmental trauma and attachment through a somatic and relational lens, with an emphasis on clinical application. While many clinicians are familiar with foundational nervous system concepts, there is often a gap in translating this knowledge into moment-to-moment therapeutic decision-making. This training bridges that gap by helping clinicians recognize how early relational experiences shape patterns of regulation, perception, and connection, and how these patterns present in the therapy room.

Participants will examine attachment adaptations not as pathology, but as intelligent, embodied strategies organized around survival and connection. Through a combination of didactic teaching, case-based reflection, and guided experiential exercises, clinicians will learn to identify somatic markers of attachment patterns, track shifts in activation and relational engagement, and respond with interventions that support safety, flexibility, and repair.

The training introduces the concept of the relational field as a dynamic, co-created space in which regulation and meaning emerge, expanding the clinician’s role from “doing interventions” to participating skillfully in a shared therapeutic process. Practical strategies will be provided to support work with both hyperactivation and hypoactivation, as well as to build clients’ capacity for connection, boundary formation, and internal safety.

Participants will leave with a more nuanced understanding of how developmental trauma lives in the body and relationship, and with concrete tools they can integrate immediately into clinical practice across a range of settings.

Session Highlights
  • Move beyond foundational knowledge of attachment and developmental theory to learn how these patterns show up in real-time clinical work, and how to respond effectively.
  • Develop the ability to identify somatic markers of attachment adaptations, including patterns of activation, withdrawal, and relational engagement.
  • Learn somatic and relational strategies that can be integrated directly into sessions to support regulation, stabilization, and therapeutic progress.
  • Expand your clinical lens to include the co-created relational space, enhancing attunement, presence, and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
  • Gain tools to help clients build internal safety, navigate boundaries, and increase capacity for connection and flexibility in relationships.
  • Strengthen your ability to assess and respond to clients presenting with developmental trauma by integrating somatic awareness, attachment understanding, and moment-to-moment clinical judgment.
Key Takeaways For Clinicians

“Developmental Trauma Training helps clinicians understand how early attachment disruptions and chronic stress affect emotional regulation, relationships, and nervous system functioning. This Developmental Trauma Training explores trauma through a somatic lens, emphasizing the connection between the body, attachment experiences, and long-term psychological well-being. Through this Developmental Trauma Training, clinicians will learn practical strategies for working with dysregulation, attachment wounds, and trauma-related symptoms. The course highlights how Developmental Trauma Training can support more effective assessment and treatment planning while promoting resilience and healing. By completing this Developmental Trauma Training, professionals will gain valuable tools to integrate attachment-informed and body-based interventions into clinical practice. Research suggests developmental trauma is closely linked to disruptions in social, emotional, and physiological development, making attachment-focused and somatic approaches particularly relevant for treatment. Learn more about developmental trauma and its impact on emotional and physiological development from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)”.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Livia Budrys, LCSW, C-IAYT, SEPLivia Adia Budrys, LCSW, C-IAYT, SEP

Livia Adia Budrys, LCSW, C-IAYT, SEP, is a clinical social worker, yoga therapist, and organizational consultant with over twenty years of experience integrating neurobiology, somatics, and psychotherapy. She has directed trauma, addiction, and mood-disorder programs at the national level, including serving as Director of Trauma Services at Insight Behavioral Health Centers, Director of Eating Recovery Center, and most recently as Director at The Meadows, where she oversaw clinical and operations for complex trauma and co-occurring disorders.

Livia is the founder of the Yoga-Informed Psychotherapy model and certification programs. She has presented and trained on the integration of yoga, somatics, and cognitive therapies. With her dedication as a yoga and meditation practitioner since 1999, she brings depth, clarity, and compassion to her consulting work—helping clinicians and organizations cultivate grounded, sustainable systems of care. Her mission is to bridge the wisdom of embodied practice with the rigor of ethical clinical leadership and trauma-informed care, guiding systems and professionals toward integrity, resilience, and restoration.

 

 

 

After this training, participants will be able to:

  •  Describe the impact of developmental trauma on nervous system organization and relational capacity that support safety, regulation, and relational repair.
  • Translate theory into practice through guided experiential exercises.
  • Recognize somatic markers of attachment adaptations in clinical work.

10:00 -10:05 am – Welcome, learning objectives, framing developmental trauma through a somatic and relational lens

10:05-10:30 am – Foundations of Developmental Trauma & Attachment

  • Nervous system organization and early relational experience
  • Attachment adaptations as embodied survival strategies
  • Moving beyond pathology-based conceptualizations
  • Clinical implications for treatment planning and attunement

10:30-11:00 am – Somatic Markers & Clinical Recognition

  • Recognizing activation, shutdown, and dissociation in session
  • Tracking somatic and relational cues in real time
  • Identifying patterns of hyperactivation, hypoactivation, and relational defense
  • Case examples and clinical observation exercises

11:00-11:30 am -The Relational Field & Therapeutic Presence

  • Co-regulation and the therapeutic relationship
  • Working with transference, countertransference, and implicit communication
  • Expanding from intervention-focused therapy to relational process awareness
  • Guided experiential exercise and reflection

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – Somatic & Relational Interventions in Practice

  • Supporting regulation and stabilization in session
  • Pacing, titration, and therapeutic timing
  • Working with boundaries, safety, and relational flexibility
  • Practical interventions clinicians can immediately apply

12:15-12:45 pm – Clinical Application & Case Integration

  • Applying concepts across outpatient and higher-acuity settings
  • Integrating attachment and somatic frameworks into clinical decision-making
  • Case-based discussion and interdisciplinary application
  • Adapting interventions for different populations and settings

12:45-1:05 pm – Experiential Integration & Reflection

  • Guided experiential practice
  • Reflection prompts and integration of learning
  • Translating theory into embodied clinical presence and intervention

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

All levels, but ideal for intermediate and advanced levels.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Aug. 15 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Aug. 15, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

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