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March 15, 2012  

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Dyadic Developmental Psychology-

A Dan Hughes Attachment and Intersubjective

Model for Working with Foster, Adoptive

Children and Families

with Mervin Maier, MA, MFT

To start the 120 minute presentation there will be a brief introduction to the theory of attachment and then transition into the development of the DDP model. Next the presentation will include understanding the intersubjective experience and its application to dyadic work, the introduction to PACE, co-regulation of affect, the development of a coherent narrative, and the affective-reflective dialogue.  Subsequently, there will be 20-25 minute video presentation of Dan Hughes’ work. Time permitting there will be an  opportunity for questions and answers.

Mervin Maier, MA, MFT - has been a licensed therapist for over 36 years. He has worked in many counseling domains including private non profit agencies, residential treatment, and private practice. His instructional experience includes providing workshops and trainings for parents and professionals. He has been a community college instructor and is currently a consultant to professional groups and therapists. In his practice Mervin serves children, teens, adults, and couples. He is Humanistic/Existentially based integrating an attachment model that is both experientially and emotionally focused. Mervin has been training with Dan Hughes since 2004 and is a “Certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy ® Therapist”.  He is currently working on certification in EFT for couples. In addition to attachment issues Mervin has specific expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning difficulties, anger management and spectrum disorders. His practice is in Santa Rosa, California.

When: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 6:30 - 7:00 pm Networking; 7:00 - 9:00 Workshop
Where: Marin, CA
Cost: FREE, unless you'd like CE, which is $15 for 2 hours
Contact: Philip Boissiere  Phil@aftnc.com  415-295-1071