Profile of Dan Hughes, Ph.D.

Dan Hughes, Ph.D., is a prominent clinical psychologist based in South Portland, Maine. He is known for founding and developing Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), a therapeutic approach for children experiencing attachment issues and trauma due to parental abuse and neglect.

Contributions and Professional Development Development of DDP:

Hughes has spent over 40 years helping children and adolescents overcome their traumas and reconnect with significant figures in their lives. DDP focuses on a family-based environment and has evolved into a comprehensive model of family treatment. Seminars and Workshops: Over the past 18 years, Hughes has conducted seminars, workshops, and conferences in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia, sharing his expertise and knowledge in the field of attachment and trauma. Certification and Consultation: He is deeply involved in training and supervising therapists in his treatment model, as well as consulting with various agencies and professionals in the mental health field.

Professional Affiliations and Publications APA Member:

Hughes is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and serves as the president of the Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Institute (DDPI), which certifies professionals in DDP. Author and Collaborator: He has authored several books, including “Parenting Focused” (2009), “Attachment Focused Family Therapy Workbook” (2011), and, in collaboration with Jon Baylin, “Parenting Based Braining” (2012) and “The Neurobiology of Attachment-Focused Therapy” (2016). Additionally, he has contributed numerous articles addressing child attachment and trauma.

Resources and More Information:

For more information about Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Dan Hughes, Ph.D.’s work, visit the DDPI Institute website at www.ddpnetwork.org. He has also authored or appeared in many articles, many of which can be found at the following link: www.ddpnetwork.org/resources/library/authors/hughes-daniel-a/