Relationship Repair

A Somatic Developmental Perspective of Attachment and Bonding

Developed and taught by Abi Blakeslee & Dave Berger

The Relationship Repair model approaches the development of human attachment by experiencing the role of the structure of the body in relationship. 

Posture, movement, sensorimotor development and kinesiology are rarely understood as important features in human bonding. Yet, it is through movement and touch that self-regulation develops, dyadic bonding is learned and a sense of self grows.

Through lecture, experiential exercises and practice we will examine the primary structures of attachment and how shifting the structure can shift the relational field. Included will be exploration of 5 Early Primary Structures of Attachment, Developmental Movement Patterning, Polyvagal Theory in Early Relationship, Mirrored and Co-regulation and Self-Regulation, an Overview of Rupture and Repair Cycles, working somatically with couples and practice with Dyadic Somatic Tracking.

Relationship Repair includes working with:

  • 5 Early Primary Structures of Attachment

  • Developmental Movement Patterning

  • Polyvagal Theory in Early Relationship

  • Co-regulation and Self-Regulation

  • An Overview of Rupture and Repair Cycles

  • Working somatically with couples and practice with Dyadic Somatic Tracking

Dave Berger

SEP, MA, MFT, PT, LCMHC

Senior SE™ Faculty - Peter Levine Legacy Faculty

Dave understands human connection as a psychophysical, psychobiological, developmental and sensory-motor experience. He integrates bodywork, physical therapy, psychotherapy and movement education in his clinical practice. His BASE™ (Bodywork And Somatic Education™) relational bodywork is an integration of all of these processes. He lives in CA and travels extensively. www.daveberger.net

Abi Blakeslee

SEP, CMT, MFT, Ph.D.

SE™ Faculty - Peter Levine Legacy Faculty

Abi integrates Somatic Experiencing with clinical research, the psychobiological principles of attachment, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic bodywork in her practice and teaching. Her original research is on the role of implicit memory in SE with a committee that included Dr. Daniel Siegel. Abi resides in Bozeman, MT with her husband and three young children. www.abiblakeslee.com

Upcoming workshops

July 28-July 31, 2023 - St. Louis, Missouri

Registration Fee: $890

Early Bird discount: $825 if paid in full by May 25, 2023.

$100 non-refundable deposit will save your seat.

  • 9:30am – 5:30pm Eastern time each day

  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch (approximation)

  • Maryland Heights, Missouri

This highly interactive workshop provides an in depth look at the development of relational dynamics and the process of navigating rupture and repair cycles in ways that address understanding and healing attachment wounds and building capacity to be in healthy, meaningful relationships. Using a combination of lecture, experiential exercises, demonstration and real time practice, you will understand how the physical body and primary structures of attachment are part of the relational field, intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics and non-verbal communication.

This course is intended for Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors and other mental health professionals.

Previous somatic training is NOT required to attend this workshop.

Registration Fee: $890-908

There is an Early Bird discount if paid in full by May 25, 2023.

A full refund, less a $100 administrative fee, will be issued for cancellations made no later than May 25, 2023.

  • Discover that the role of sensorimotor developmental movements are part of attachment styles, affect regulation and relational development.

  • Learn to repair attachment disruption and support self-regulation by adding relational and movement strategies to your clinical work with couples and individuals.

  • Develop skills to teach couples and families that support connection and co-regulation deepen your understanding of the neuroscience of human relationships.

  • Explore the role of the polyvagal theory in relational dynamics and the rupture – repair cycle increase knowledge and awareness of attachment structures (physical movements) and how they impact relationships.

  • Use developmental movements to help clients change long-standing attachment challenges that play out in their relationships.

  • Explore the connections between the neuroanatomy of development and relational rupture and repair​.

  • Learn to work with the neuroception of safety to address what needs to be healed that lies underneath the issues, underneath the words.

CEUs: 24 CEUs will be offered for an additional 40.00 from R. Cassidy Seminars. If applying for CEUs, this fee will be due after completion of the training. For more information, please contact R. Cassidy Seminars or click on this link: https://www.academeca.com/CeuReg/

For additional information or questions, please contact the local coordinator, Rebecca Ehrke at rehrke@lifestreamihc.com

Venue:
Maryland Heights Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
website:  marylandheights.com
phone:  314-738-2599

This is a stand-alone workshop. Prior BASE training is not a pre-requisite. For more information about BASE™ training: www.davebergersomatics.net