Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (DDP) – Level 1 Training

Three trainings to choose from in 2026! 

April 20 – 24, 2026
August 17 – 21, 2026
October 14 – 16 & 19 – 20, 2026

This is an introductory 5-day online course on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, an intervention model developed by Dan Hughes, Clinical Psychologist, USA, hosted by DDPI (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute).

This approach assists therapists and other professionals to understand and effectively support children, young people and their families. In this model, theory and research in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment theory, intersubjectivity and child development are integrated to produce a therapeutic approach used for relationship development and trauma resolution.  DDP recognises the vital role which adoptive parents, foster carers and residential workers play as primary attachment figures in the recovery of traumatised, attachment-resistant children.

The principles and interventions are presented through formal presentations, discussion, videotape of sessions, role-play, and hand outs.

Who is it For?

The training is relevant and open to therapists and practitioners who have experience in working with children and young people with trauma-attachment problems and their foster, adoptive or birth families.

It is running online, with Betty Brouwer, DDP Trainer based in ON, Canada, and timed for Eastern Standard Time (EST). It is open to participants worldwide who can attend at these times, find out more here.

You can register below for each training:

April 20 – 24, 2026
August 17 – 21, 2026
October 14 – 16 & 19 – 20, 2026