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the resource room

  • This page provides a wide range of resources for counselors and their clients to explore the topics of attachment styles and personality traits. Articles vary from scholarly research reports to firsthand accounts of the impact on adult romantic relationships of understanding attachment style and personality traits. Also, there are videos that share information and insights dealing with issues related to attachment styles and personality traits.


  • In addition, there are links to other sources of information on these topics for those who want to dig deeper into how our attachment styles and personality traits develop and continue to impact our relationships well into adulthood.

Certification Video Series

Part One Using APT Self-Assessments

Part One Using APT Self-Assessments

Part One Using APT Self-Assessments

Part One introduces APT Counseling Resources, including our Foundational Principle.  It also covers basic concepts dealing with non-conscious behaviors and attachment styles.


Part Two Using APT Self-Assessments

Part One Using APT Self-Assessments

Part One Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Two digs deeper into attachment theory and attachment styles; exploring all four styles in detail.  You'll also learn about the descriptors that make up each style.  Part Two addresses the question of "Can I change my attachment style?" and provides advice and practice in working with clients using data from the APT Self-Assessments.

Part Three Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Three Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Three Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Three introduces the Big Five Personality Traits, including the facets that comprise each trait. It makes the case for using self-assessments and illustrates the structure of the APT Self-Assessments.  You'll learn ideas for encouraging your clients to complete the self-assessments and you'll have the opportunity for extensive practice in using the data produced by the Personality Traits Self-Assessment.  Part Three includes a brief review of what has been covered in Parts One through Three.

Part Four Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Three Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Three Using APT Self-Assessments

Part Four is a brief explanation of how APT Counseling Resources works; including how to become an APT-certified counselor and the benefits for you and your clients of using the APT Self-Assessments.  We explain the fee structure for using our self-assessments and how to begin using them with your clients.  Part Four concludes with a list of the "next steps" in obtaining APT certification and how to contact us with any questions.

Book Excerpts

Topic: Infatuation

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Topic: Avoidants

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Topic: Are We Only One Attachment Style?

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Topic: Understanding Attachment

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Topic: Becoming a Secure Attachment Figure for Your Partner

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Additional Resources

Behavioral Descriptors of the Four Attachment Styles

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