ARPT™ Portal

Attachment Loss and Grief

This handout is crafted to guide you through a reflective exploration, shedding light on the incident, the individuals involved, and the intricate tapestry of losses and grief intertwined within. There is a significant moment in your life that has profoundly impacted you. By describing this event and the people involved, you can start to unravel […]

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Attachment Meanings Handout

Attachment meanings refer to the emotional and cognitive interpretations that people give to their experiences in relationships. These interpretations are formed during early life interactions and shape how we view attachment and relationships in adulthood. This exploration aims to uncover the intricate layers of these meanings, revealing the complicated interplay between past experiences, the Attachment […]

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Attachment Agreements Handout

Attachment agreements are often formed as a result of Attachment Blueprint Incidents (ABI) or traumatic experiences. These agreements significantly impact our perceptions, self-identity, and relationships. They are rooted in maladaptive cognitive patterns and are characterized by negative self-referential sentiments. As a result, we often hold onto beliefs such as “I am not good enough” or […]

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Attachment Compensation Handout

Attachment compensations are fundamental to our being. There is a natural yearning for love, intimacy, safety, and affection, which individuals strive to fulfill through various strategies to foster and safeguard meaningful connections. This exploration centers on attachment compensations, which emerge as poignant attempts to bridge the gaps within one’s internal working models. By doing so, […]

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Certification

The ARPT™ Certification model is patterned after the certification models of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAFMT) Approved Supervisor training and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAFMT) Approved Supervisor training.  Mental health clinicians who are fully licensed/registered to engage in private, independent practice and have completed […]

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