Not all trauma leaves a mark you can see. Childhood emotional neglect is often invisible—no big blow-up, no obvious abuse—just the quiet absence of being truly seen, attuned to, or emotionally responded to. And yet, its impact can run deep. Clients may come to therapy with a vague sense that something is missing, difficulty identifying their needs, or a harsh inner critic they can’t shake. Without a clear narrative, these wounds are easy to miss, even for seasoned therapists.

This course is designed for clinicians who want to do deeper work. You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle but powerful imprint of emotional neglect and explore how it shows up in your clients’ relational patterns, self-concept, and defenses. We’ll move beyond pathologizing, and into understanding—because when we can name what was never named for our clients, something profound opens up. If you’ve ever had a client who is “high functioning” but emotionally disconnected, this training will give you the language, lens, and clinical tools you need to reach them.