Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Training
This is an introductory 4-day course on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, the intervention model developed by Dr. Daniel Hughes.
This approach assists therapists and other professionals to understand and effectively support children, young people and their families. In this model, theory and research in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment theory, intersubjectivity and child development are integrated to produce a therapeutic approach used for relationship development and trauma resolution. DDP recognizes the vital role which adoptive parents, foster carers and residential workers play as primary attachment figures in the recovery of traumatized, attachment resistant children.
The principles and interventions are presented through formal presentations, discussion, videotape of sessions, role play, and hand outs.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for parents, social workers, child and youth workers, caregivers or teachers working with
children with attachment issues. This training is also relevant for therapists and clinicians who want to increase their
skill set of attachment focused treatment. The model is relevant for those working with children aged four through to adult years.
When:
Feb 9-Feb 12, 2026 | 8:30 am-1:30 pm CST
February 19, 2026 | 8:30 am-1:30 pm CST
Where: Virtual
Cost: $850
Trainer: Dafna Lender, LCSW
*A minimum $300 USD deposit must be paid to reserve your place. The balance will be due in full one month prior to the training start date.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations two weeks prior can be provided with a partial refund, minus the $300 registration fee. Full refunds can be given if another participant is found to take the previous registrants place once that person pays in full.
28 CE’s are available. Lifeline Children’s Services, #2111, 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.
Questions? Contact Angela Mains at angela.mains@lifelinechild.org;
(205)967-0811
