ANN KELLEY, PhD:
Dr. Ann Kelley is a Clinical Psychologist and co-host of "Therapist Uncensored" alongside her wife, Sue Marriott. Together, they co-authored "Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World." With expertise in couples therapy, attachment theory and relational neurobiology, Ann brings depth and accessibility to complex psychological concepts. Together, they've created a body of work that reaches millions globally, focusing on secure attachment, trauma-informed approaches, and the intersection of neuroscience and relational healing.
The Myths of Attachment Styles: What Real Science Tells Us
Join Sue Marriott LCSW CGP and Ann Kelley PhD, co-hosts of the top-ranked podcast "Therapist Uncensored," as they dismantle common misconceptions about attachment styles and reveal what current research actually tells us. This presentation challenges oversimplified attachment frameworks popularized on social media and explores the dynamic, context-dependent nature of attachment patterns. Discover how attachment theory has evolved beyond static categories, why secure attachment isn't simply about being "anxious" or "avoidant," and how understanding the neurobiology of attachment can transform t...Read moreherapeutic practice and personal relationships. This event is free with the option to purchase 1.5 CEs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify three myths about attachment styles that contradict current attachment research and relational neurobiology
2. Describe the attachment activation spectrum
3. Apply the spectrum concretely to real life and/or clinical practice Less...
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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10:00 AM PDT - 11:30 AM PDT
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About the speakers
Ann Kelley, PhD
Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP
Sue Marriott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) based in Austin, Texas. She co-hosts "Therapist Uncensored," a top-10 ranked podcast in Apple's Social Science category with over 12 million downloads across 200+ countries. Sue is passionate about making attachment theory and relational neurobiology accessible while challenging systemic gatekeeping in mental health education.