Bringing Attachment Science to Life for Professional Audiences
Debra Wesselmann is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop presenter for mental health conferences, training organizations, and professional associations. Her presentations bridge cutting-edge attachment and trauma research with the practical realities of clinical practice, leaving audiences informed, inspired, and immediately equipped to apply what they've learned.
Debra speaks for:
National & Regional Mental Health Conferences (EMDRIA, APA, NASW, & related Organizations)
Training Institutes & Continuing Education Providers
Hospitals, Community Mental Health Centers, & Behavioral Health Systems
Adoption, Foster Care, & Child Welfare Organizations
Universities & Graduate Training Programs
TALK 1
Fostering Attachment Security Across the Lifespan
An expansive look at how attachment disruption shapes development from infancy through adulthood — and how EMDR-based, attachment-focused interventions can create lasting change at every stage. Draws on decades of clinical experience and the latest research in attachment science, polyvagal theory, and EMDR therapy.
AUDIENCE: Mental Health Professionals, Conference Keynotes
TALK 2
Healing Children Who Have Known Too Much: The IATP-C Model
An introduction to the Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children (IATP-C) — Debra's evidence-informed model for children with complex trauma histories. This talk explores the intersection of EMDR, attachment theory, and family systems, and offers clinicians a framework for approaching the most challenging cases with confidence and compassion.
AUDIENCE: Child & Family Therapists, Trauma-informed Care Conferences, Child Welfare Professionals
TALK 3
The Neuroscience of Attachment Wounds: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
A compelling and accessible exploration of how early attachment trauma reshapes the developing brain and nervous system — and what that means for treatment. Debra synthesizes research from neuroscience, attachment theory, and EMDR therapy into clear clinical implications for working with trauma across the lifespan.
AUDIENCE: General Mental Health Audiences, Multidisciplinary Teams, Hospital Systems
TALK 4
When Behaviors Are the Message: Supporting Traumatized Children in Families & Schools
Challenging behaviors in children with trauma histories are not defiance — they are communication. This talk equips parents, caregivers, educators, and support professionals with a trauma-informed lens and practical strategies to respond in ways that build safety, trust, and healing.
AUDIENCE: Parents, Educators, Child Welfare Professionals, Interdisciplinary Teams
Debra’s Upcoming Calendar of Events
Ready to Book Debra for your next event?
Debra is available for keynote addresses, half-day and full-day workshops, and panel presentations. She presents both in-person and virtually for audiences of all sizes.
To inquire about availability, speaking fees, and topic customization, please complete the form below or contact us directly.
