Why Does Attachment Theory Matter for High School Students (11th and 12th grades)?
Despite its importance, this theory is overlooked in social-emotional learning (SEL) for 11th and 12th-grade students. Recognizing this gap, Attachment Matters, LLC offers essential Attachment theory learning. By understanding attachment styles—such as secure, anxious-ambivalent, anxious-avoidant, and disorganized—students gain insights into their emotional needs, behaviors, and coping mechanisms. This fosters self-awareness, equipping them with tools to navigate social dynamics and forge healthier relationships.
Our goal is to guide students towards understanding how to achieve and/or sustain secure attachment through engaging activities and discussions. Workshops rooted in attachment theory promote emotional regulation, communication skills, healthy conflict resolution, and more, laying the groundwork for fulfilling relationships and academic/career success as they transition into adulthood.
To support this holistic approach, we take a schoolwide strategy by offering workshops and webinars for educators and parents. This integrated approach helps strengthen and enhance connections within the school community, ensuring that students receive consistent support and understanding both at home and in the classroom. By working together, we aim to foster a supportive environment that reinforces the principles of attachment theory, ultimately benefiting students’ emotional well-being and personal growth.
Workshop Series*
Secure Connections: Exploring Attachment Theory for Teens-A Teen Workshop Series
Each workshop is 60 minutes.
Junior Year
Workshop 1: Navigating Relationships: Understanding Attachment Dynamics
Workshop 2: Attachment Core Wounds: Moving from Reactive to Reflective
Workshop 3: Attachment Style: Changing Relationship Beliefs About Self and Others
Workshop 4: Empower Your Relationships: Enhancing Connection Through Expressing Needs
Senior Year
Workshop 5: Establishing and Enforcing Boundaries
Workshop 6: Conflict Redefined: Embracing Secure Attachment Strategies
Workshop 7: Brave Hearts: Embracing Vulnerability
Workshop 8: Towards Earned Secure Attachment
Students who did not attend workshops 1-4 in their Junior year are advised to participate in them during their Senior year.
*WORKSHOP CAN ALSO BE BUNDLED OR PURCHASED SEPARATELY. Purchase of WORKSHOP 1 and the Educator workshop are required.
Additional Workshops
Student Workshop: Building Self-Esteem: Understanding Attachment Styles and Tailored Strategies
Student Workshop: Nurturing Self-Relationship for Teens
Administrator and Educator Workshop: Understanding Attachment Styles to Enhance Student Relationships*
*This workshop is included at no cost if the series is purchased.
Administrator and Educator Workshop: Understanding Psychological Reactance in Students Across Attachment Styles
Parent Webinar: Understanding Attachment Theory for Supporting Teens
The workshops are designed with the following social-emotional learning strategies and health standards as their guiding principles:
CASEL 5 Framework
- self-awareness
- self-management
- social awareness
- relationship skills
- responsible decision-making
California Health Education Standards
- Essential Concept 1.3.G: Discuss the characteristics of healthy relationships, dating, committed relationships, and marriage
- Interpersonal Communication 4.1.G: Analyze how interpersonal communication affects relationships.
Disclaimer: This content is provided solely for educational purposes and should not be considered as medical advice. These materials are not designed to diagnose or treat mental health conditions, nor should they be used as a substitute for professional psychological care or psychotherapy. If you are seeking assistance for mental health issues, it is important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional.