Master Clinician Series 2026: September: Attachment theory and psychosis: Implications for assessment, formulation and therapy

Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, A Live Webinar

Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby, explains the importance of human relationships to psychological well-being across the lifespan. Insecure attachment styles are a vulnerability factor for the development of mental health difficulties, and a growing body of research has explored attachment difficulties in people with experiences of psychosis. This workshop will draw on Professor Berry's extensive research and experience of working with individuals with psychosis using an attachment model. The session will begin by exploring the relevance of attachment theory for adulthood relationships and adult mental health with a specific focus on psychosis. The session will also focus on ways of assessing adult attachment patterns and present methods to assess attachment. This will be followed by a discussion and case examples of how attachment theory can inform formulation and therapy. The focus will be on how ideas can be integrated into existing cognitive behavioral therapy practice, as well as the design and delivery of mental health services.

For more information and to register, visit: https://med.stanford.edu/inspire-training/mcs.html

2026 Workshop Pricing

Bundle Package
(includes all 12 sessions, January to December)

Full: $1,600
Affiliate*: $1,400

Please note: Bundle pricing is valid for one individual only and cannot be shared between multiple participants.

Purchasing a Bundle Package also provides access to recordings and materials from any workshops that have already occurred within the calendar year.

Individual Sessions

Full: $150
Affiliate*: $130

*Affiliate = individuals who have completed (or who are currently undergoing) training and consultation with Stanford Faculty

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (4.00 hours), ASWB Continuing Education (ACE) credits (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (4.00 hours)

1. Explain the basis principles of attachment theory and how it has been applied to the study of psychosis.
2. Adapt a mental health assessment to incorporate attachment theory related concepts.
3. Formulate clients' problems using attachment theory.
4. Integrate ideas from attachment theory into their therapeutic practice.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 
Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 4 continuing education credits.

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

Cancellation Policy
Visit https://med.stanford.edu/inspire-training/mcs.html for cancellation policy.

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Aline Rocha
     Title: Training Manager
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.
 
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.