Lunch and Learn: The Psychology of Attention: How Our Attention Shapes Attachment, Agency, and Emotional Health
This session is presented by Cyd Hatch, ACMHC, with licensed clinical co‑presentation by LaShawn Williams, EdD, LCSW.
Cyd Hatch, ACMHC, is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor at WORTH IT Counseling & Consulting specializing in men, couples, relationships, intimacy, and communication. Her approach blends attachment science, somatic awareness, and practical relationship skills to help clients build stronger connections, navigate life transitions, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
This presentation explores how attention shapes attachment, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships in an increasingly distracted world. Participants will examine how technology, comparison, perfectionism, and chronic busyness influence connection and well-being, with culturally relevant applications for clients from Latter-day Saint backgrounds. Attendees will leave with practical, evidence-informed interventions to help clients reclaim attention and strengthen relationships.