Arthur Becker-Weidman

Dr. Becker-Weidman holds an MSW from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland's Institute for Child Study. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in professional publications about Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, which is an effective, evidence-based, and empirically validated treatment for Complex Trauma and disorders of attachment. Dr. Becker-Weidman trains mental health professionals (psychologists, social workers, and others) across the US and internationally. He consults with child welfare systems in the US and internationally (Canada, Singapore, the Czech Republic).

Dr. Becker-Weidman has two DVD's that are quite popular:

Assessing Children with Complex Trauma

Using lecture, PowerPoint, and actual clips of evaluations of children a method for assessing complex trauma and attachment disorders is presented.

http://www.amazon.com/Assessing-Children-Complex-Attachment-Disorders/dp/0982288301/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1245587968&sr=8-3

ASIN: 0982288301

Principles of Attachment Parenting

Three DVD set describing principles and methods of parenting children who have histories of maltreatment in order to facilitate the development of a healthier and more secure attachment. The material is based on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, which is an evidence-based, empirically validated, and effective approach for children with trauma and attachment disorders.

http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Attachment-Parenting-Arthur-Becker-Weidman/dp/098228831X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1245587968&sr=8-1

ASIN: 098228831X