$127 $97
Become Certified in M-MAT Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy! Complete all 3 trainings! Bundle discounts available when levels 2 & 3 are purchased at the same time. Certified M-MAT Therapists can join our referral list.
M-MAT Training Institute ~ MMATTI
Participants will learn the nuts and bolts of the therapy model, Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy (M-MAT), for working with children with early disrupted/injured attachment, and their families.
M-MAT is an integrated, whole-brain approach to attachment trauma in children and families developed over 25 years of working with children and families.
Participants will learn the broad concepts, components and structure of M-MAT, as well as detailed interventions and specifics on how to implement M-MAT with clients. The material will be presented and taught through video lecture and video examples, and reinforced through brief quizzes. Interventions taught will include both bottom-up, sensorimotor interventions, and top down, cognitive interventions, in a whole-brain approach.
Participants will learn the therapy model, M-MAT, Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy. They will understand the unique therapeutic needs of children with attachment challenges, and how M-MAT addresses those needs. They will learn the concepts, components and structure of M-MAT, along with specific interventions, and how to put them all together into a cohesive, effective, structured therapy.
Participants will be able to:
M-MAT Level 1 Course
Join the M-MAT Therapist Community where M-MAT Therapists can share and discuss M-MAT with their peers.
Catherine Young, M.S., LMFT, is an author, trainer, speaker, consultant, clinical supervisor, and child and family therapist. She has devoted over 25 years to working with children and families in settings as diverse as early childhood mental health, children's day treatment and intensive outpatient services, foster and adoption agencies, and youth probation.
Catherine is the founder of a new attachment-based therapy model for helping children with some of the most challenging and treatment-resistant behaviors and their families: Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy (M-MAT).
She is the author or two books, one for therapists and one for parents/caregivers.
M-MAT Manual
M-MAT Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy: An Integrated Whole-Brain Approach to Attachment Injuries in Children and Families
This book is the manual for the M-MAT Model. Although the training stands on its own, this book is highly recommended as a companion for the M-MAT training series.
You can find or order it wherever books are sold.
For Parents
Understanding Attachment Injuries in Children and Families and How to Help: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
This book is for parents and caregivers. It explains attachment and contains many practical strategies in easy-to-read, conversational language. It also dovetails nicely with the M-MAT Model and can be an invaluable tool in work with families!
You can find or order it wherever books are sold.
M-MAT Training Institute (Provider# 1032327) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's and LEP's. The M-MAT Training Institute (MMATTI) maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.
This course meets the qualifications for 7 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT's, LCSW's, LPCC's and LEP's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. *
CAMFT is recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an approval agency for CE Providers.
*Some, but not all, states will accept this for continuing education requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to understand the requirements of their state and license.*
Course Completion/Continuing Education Credit certificates come with the course and will be awarded at the end of the course upon successful completion of the post test (at least 70% correct in 3 tries) and completion of the course evaluation form, per CAMFT requirements.
CAMFT is recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an approval agency for CE Providers.
*Some, but not all, states will accept this certificate for continuing education requirements. It is the responsibility of participants to understand the requirements of their state and license.*
Refunds
On-Demand Video Courses: M-MAT Training Institute does not provide refunds for online on-demand courses.
Live Online Courses: Live courses can be cancelled up to 7 days before the course start date for a full refund by emailing [email protected]. If the course is cancelled less than 7 days before the start of the course, a refund of 50% of the course fee will be provided. Refunds will be provided within 5 business days of the receipt of the request. For courses purchased as part of a bundle, the bundle discount will no longer apply and the refund will be adjusted accordingly.
Accommodations
To request accommodations for special needs, please email the Program Administrator at [email protected]
Grievances
To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email [email protected] or call 209 206 8502
Self-Paced, Online
Video Course
Nuts and Bolts of M-MAT
7 CE Credits
Live, interactive, Online
Therapist Skill Development
Limited Class Size
10 CE Credits
Live, Interactive, Online
Advanced Topics
Limited Class Size
6 CE Credits
If your organization wishes to host live, IN-PERSON M-MAT Level 2 and/or 3 trainings, or
set up an online Level 2 and/or 3 training just for your organization,
please contact us at [email protected] or 209-206-8502
The Goal? To provide training for therapists to support healing for children and families.
MMATTI Courses and Community are not a substitute for clinical supervision or consultation.
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