Love, Attachment, and Presence:
The Keys to Fulfilling Romantic Relationships

Join us on this transformative exploration of the neurobiology of love and unlock the secrets to building deeply satisfying relationships that stand the test of time. Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of love and embark on a path toward more fulfilling, resilient connections.

Course starts on March 27th, 2023

Course Sample

What Are the Three Primary Forms of Love?

Love is a complex and multifaceted experience that can be categorized into three primary forms: attachment, romantic, and erotic.

Attachment love refers to the deep, enduring bond that develops between a child and their primary caregiver, laying the foundation for subsequent relationships. Romantic love is the emotional connection that binds partners together and promotes longevity, defined by a feeling of companionship and a desire to share in life’s joys and challenges. Erotic love is the attraction that ignites sexual partnerships, characterized by physiological arousal and a drive to connect with the object of desire.

In this groundbreaking course, you will explore the distinct characteristics and neurobiological underpinnings of these three primary forms of love: attachment, romantic, and erotic. By understanding their unique qualities, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of human connection, making you better equipped to build and sustain fulfilling relationships.

Why Can it be Challenging to Sustain Love in a
Long-Term Relationship?

Sustaining love in long-term relationships can pose challenges. Partners often blend identities, losing individuality while attempting to fulfill each other’s needs, which paradoxically diminishes the qualities that originally sparked attraction. Childhood attachment wounds, like anxious or avoidant styles, can resurface destructively in adult relationships if unresolved. Established couples may fall into a routine, relating on autopilot and lacking the presence needed to sustain connection.

Although initial feelings fueled by dopamine and novelty may fade, lasting love is achievable through patience, mutual growth, and a willingness to turn towards one another even in moments of disappointment. When partners commit to maintaining differentiation, nurturing secure attachment, cultivating presence, and actively fostering connection, long-term relationships can be immensely fulfilling. With understanding and intentional practice, love can burn bright over a lifetime.

The IPNB Approach to Building and Sustaining Passionate Long-Term Relationships

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a comprehensive framework for nurturing deep, enduring relationships.

At its core, IPNB emphasizes the importance of cultivating secure attachment while simultaneously maintaining differentiation. By understanding how early experiences shape relational patterns, partners can heal old wounds and develop a more secure bond, attuning to one another’s emotions without losing their individual identities. The IPNB framework also promotes presence, encouraging couples to approach each moment with curiosity and openness. When partners free themselves of fear, rigidity, and assumption, they create space for growth, discovery, and renewed passion.

With the IPNB approach as a guide, couples can navigate the challenges of long-term commitment, build relationships that deepen and evolve over a lifetime, and tap into love’s ever-unfolding potential.

Course Overview

Embark on a transformative journey into the neurobiology of love, where you’ll explore the interplay of attachment, connection, and presence in romantic relationships. This course will provide you with a deep understanding of the science behind love and equip you with practical strategies for building resilient, fulfilling connections.

Throughout the course, you will…

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the three primary forms of love—attachment, romantic, and erotic—through the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology and learn the importance of integrating them;
  • Discover how early attachment patterns shape adult relationships and identify strategies for developing secure, resilient bonds;
  • Explore the neurobiological factors that influence romantic attraction, including immune system compatibility, pheromones, and the role of dopamine and addiction;
  • Master the “PART” acronym—Presence, Attunement, Resonance, and Trust—and discover how these elements foster deep, authentic connection; and
  • Develop a renewed sense of possibility and empowerment in your personal romantic journey.

Whether you’re currently in a romantic relationship, hoping to develop new connections, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of love, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of intimacy with greater ease and success.

Who Takes This Course?

This course is designed for a wide range of individuals who are invested in their emotional growth and committed to building meaningful, resilient connections. It will be beneficial for:

  • Clinicians and Coaches intervening in relational dynamics and helping couples heal past attachment wounds, communicate more effectively, and navigate the complexities of love;
  • Researchers and Students of psychology and neuroscience interested in attachment theory and its implications for platonic and romantic intimacy; and
  • Anyone hoping to deepen their understanding of love, show up more fully for those closest to them, and facilitate lasting, transformative change in their relationships.

Meet Your Teacher

Dr. Dan Siegel

Dan Siegel is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute and founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, where he was also co-principal investigator of the Center for Culture, Brain, and Development and clinical professor at the School of Medicine.

An award-winning educator, Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and other books which have been translated into over forty languages. He is the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, and has overseen the publication of over one hundred textbooks in this transdisciplinary framework focusing on the mind and mental health.

A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dan completed his postgraduate training at UCLA specializing in pediatrics and adult, adolescent, and child psychiatry. He was trained in attachment research and narrative analysis through a National Institute of Mental Health research training fellowship focusing on how relationships shape our autobiographical ways of making sense of our lives and influence our development across the lifespan.

Student Testimonials

"I have followed Dan for some time and have experienced how relevant his work is to my practice. The way [he] offers his teachings is so inspiring. He is personal, intellectual, clear, and [he] teaches with a lot of joy. It adds so much to my work and to my personal life. Dan knows how to inspire to rewire on so many levels that it changes the way I view myself."
Gees Boseker
Body Psychotherapist
Netherlands
"Dan has a wealth of scientific knowledge which he distills into simple messages and exercises that are practical to apply in everyday life. I think it will take me a while to integrate all the learning, but understanding how differentiation and linkage can optimise self-organisation, and therefore promote a mind at ease, is a simple way of creating deep connections with others, as well as constructing a more compassionate world for us all to live in."
Anna Michell
Occupational Therapist
Oxford, England

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Upon your enrollment, a “Welcome” letter will be delivered to you via email. It contains all of the course-access instructions and logistical details that you’ll need moving forward, and you’re always encouraged to reach out to us at info@mindsightinstitute.com with any further questions. If you have not previously registered for a Mindsight course, you will also receive an email notifying you of your login credentials, which you’ll use to enter your profile and view your online library.

Our video content cannot be downloaded, but it can be streamed and watched on any device at your convenience. All notes, handouts, and study materials associated with the course, however, are downloadable and printable.

Though many of our courses offer CE Credits, “Love, Attachment, and Presence” does not. After you’ve worked your way through the training, we’ll happily provide you with a Certificate of Completion to document the hours that you’ve spent with us.

If you’re hoping to obtain CE Credits, please note that you can filter our course library accordingly: When browsing our offerings, check the “Yes” box beneath the “CE Credits” prompt on the left side of the screen, and you will be shown all CE-applicable trainings.

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee, which begins at the time of enrollment. If you determine that the workshop won’t be an appropriate fit, please contact us within the first week of your participation. We’ll gladly accommodate your request.

Yes, all of our pricing is listed in US dollars.

Yes! Dr. Siegel has a unique ability to make complex concepts accessible, and our courses are designed to resonate with wide audiences. A scientific background is not necessary to find value in these teachings. We’re confident that you’ll walk away with plenty of knowledge to be applied in your personal and professional life.

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Mindsight Team at info@mindsightinstitute.com. We’re always happy to help! 🙂

Join Today

On-Demand Course

  • 1 Hour and 30 Minutes of Course Video

  • Lifetime Access to the Content

$49