5 Years of The Personal Development School

To celebrate 5 years of The Personal Development School transforming lives and relationships, let's take a drive down memory lane.

The Early Days of Personal Development School...

Have you ever heard of Attachment Theory?

It was developed jointly in the 1960s by psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, who were seeking to understand how childhood bonds impact adulthood development. 

The result was that the way you interacted with caregivers, your experiences, and the environment as a child developed into an attachment style.

There were four: anxious preoccupied, dismissive and fearful avoidant, and securely attached.

The first three were “insecure”, meaning, in basic terms, that people struggled with insecurities about themselves and their relationships. Securely attached meant that you were confident in yourself and in the power of relationships. 

But once you developed one of these insecure styles, you had it for life. You could not change it. 

That, it turns out, was incorrect. 

You can change your insecure attachment style into a secure attachment.  

And that change was developed by Thais Gibson.

Dealing with her own experiences as a fearful avoidant, Thais uncovered something powerful at university: that you couldn’t change anything about yourself — including your attachment style — unless you reprogram your subconscious mind. 

Your subconscious mind controls 95% of your thoughts, actions, beliefs, and behaviors, while only 5% is attributed to your conscious mind.

Overall, that means you have very little control over what you do for yourself and your relationships. 

Thais was looking to change that.

Integrated Attachment Theory™

Most modern-day therapies and approaches only target that 5%. 

That's why Thais developed Integrated Attachment Theory™, the revolutionary approach that empowers you to change your subconscious mind, leading to profound transformations of your beliefs, relationships, yourself, and yes, your insecure attachment style. 

It was developed after a decade of education (with Thais earning a Ph.D. and certifications in over 13 modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NLP, Somatic Processing, and Trauma Work), experience as a private counselor, her personal battles, and operating a successful practice.

But the reach wasn’t enough, and with an overfilling waitlist and limited time, Thais decided to take the next step. She wanted to empower everyone to take the first steps towards happiness and feeling better. 

The Personal Development School was born.

Creating Courses & Programs

Thais knew that in order to reach a wider audience and help people with their lives and relationships, she had to create a platform that anyone, anywhere, could access.

Using her experience and Integrated Attachment Theory™ (IAT™) framework, she started developing online, accessible courses and programs, focusing on easy-to-understand and simple-to-use tools and strategies. 

But there was more.

Thais wanted the courses and programs to:

• Be accessible and on-demand so anyone can take them at anytime.   
• Be a self-paced format that allows people to binge it in one go or break it down into bite-sized chunks.
• Not include extended textbooks, but focus on interactive and easily digestible learning tools.
• Include downloadable workbooks with thought-provoking exercises.
• Have the powerful IAT™ tools and techniques designed to bring people the change that will last a lifetime. 

Most significantly, each course or program is designed to address particular areas of interest that Thais has seen from her experience as a private counselor and from members.

Hence, The Personal Development School got its first courses and programs.

And listed below are some of the life-transforming ones to get anyone's journey started:

Handbook for a Better Life -- The ultimate beginner course for everything that makes The Personal Development School unique. You will learn the core concepts necessary to transform your life: from the subconscious mind to becoming the best version of yourself.

Emotional Mastery -- One of the predominant courses for beginners and very popular with newcomers! It explains how to control your emotions instead of letting them control you.

Setting Boundaries to End Compulsive People-Pleasing & Create Authentic Connections -- Members have always struggled with setting boundaries in their lives. That's why this course is so popular: it provides the tools to set boundaries in thriving relationships without resentment, exhaustion, or distress.

Discover, Embrace & Fulfill Your Personal Needs -- How do you create a new life for yourself when you don't know your needs? This course helps you uncover who you truly are at your root, what you truly want, and how to create a life vision that inspires you.

YouTube Influencer

To further help reach a wider audience looking for advice, guidance, and tools, and to promote the power of the IAT™, Thais used YouTube, the most interactive and engaging platform available.

It's the platform on which The Personal Development School has grown, reaching mainstream levels and transforming lives and relationships.

The videos were created using a blend of Thais' experience, everyday questions and issues of love, relationships, and dating, and her genuine and honest approach. It's become her trademark.

The aim is always the same: to provide everyone with an opportunity to learn about themselves, uncover their patterns, and reprogram themselves to take their life to the next level.

Since 2019, Thais and the team have made 1.9k videos covering a range of expertise topics, from attachment styles to relationships, from trauma and career development. 

That drive to create videos hasn't stopped. 

With over 282k subscribers (and a total of 57,587,182 lifetime views), Thais is constantly focused on producing high-quality content, introducing new topics that help people address modern-day relationships, dating, trauma, and much more. 

To give you a taster of what her videos are like, watch "When the Avoidant Realizes They Lost You | What Happens?" below:

And here some more of the most popular YouTube videos, ready for you whenever you have a moment:

Intimacy, Sex & the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style -- An early-day video on how fearful avoidants -- a big section of the population -- approach intimacy and sex!

The Dismissive Avoidant's Idea of a Healthy Relationship -- Another life-changing video where Thais takes a deep dive into what constitutes a healthy and intimate relationship for a dismissive avoidant.

Hitting the Mainstream

Unfortunately, promoting a revolutionary new theory and approach can take years to acknowledge. 

But perseverance, positivity, and growth are part of Thais’ core attributes. She kept working harder and opening up herself to others,, always focusing on the ultimate goal of helping others. 

Then, over time, the calls and emails came in.

There were articles on Forbes, Fast Company, and MSN New York. 

Then came Psychology Today, CEO Weekly, and US Insider. 

Suddenly, people wanted to hear Thais herself. 

She scored an invite to The Mel Robbins Podcast, The Psychology of Your 20s with Jemma Sbeg, The Genius Life with Max Lugavere, and so much more!

Thais even made on the small screen, appearing on Fox 5 San Diego.

Launching The Thais Gibson Podcast

All this attention inspired Thais to keep going. 

So, just a few months ago, Thais did something big: she launched a new podcast series.

Her new show, The Thais Gibson Podcast, is now available, dropping multiple episodes released every week.

Taking a deeper dive into life, love, and relationships by getting into the real issues that people experience, this exciting new series has a new vibe and a feel of boss energy while still offering powerful advice, tips, and strategies.

It’s been a success, to say the least: not only has it addressed the everyday issues of people worldwide and included some prominent experts in the field, but it’s also expanded the influence and power of The Personal Development School.

More people than ever are listening (423,949 Downloads so far in just three months!), resulting in more people learning about IAT™, which then passes on to others, which results in more people empowering their lives.

It’s a chain link that’s really making a difference for everyone. 

Here is what you can expect from her popular podcast!

The Revolutionary IAT™ Program

Such has been the success of Thais and The Personal Development School, it’s not a shock that people have taken a keen interest in IAT™.

In that sense, they want to become relationship coaches, open their own practices, or utilize the IAT™ approach to help themselves and others.

That’s why the IAT™ Program is such demand.

Thais leads this 12-week Program, explaining the concepts, the powerful tools, and technical knowledge to create your own business, make money, and help others with this revolutionary approach. 

The same things she used on herself to make her mark in the industry.

Its uniqueness is unmatched because it stands out from what it offers and what it provides.  

• A diverse curriculum that covers a range of topics, from attachment styles to business management. 
• Proven tangible tools and strategies that actually transform insecure attachment styles into secure, breaking 50 years of outdated beliefs and changing psychology as we know it.
• Expert guidance with the Program led by Thais Gibson, and her team of Certified IAT™ Coaches.
• Practical application of the IAT™ approach to use it effectively in your daily life and career.
• Enhanced self-awareness to gain deeper insights into your areas for growth, including personal and professional relationships.
• Career advancement as you equip yourself with the proven tools and confidence to take your career to the next level.

Each cohort, more and more people are signing up. Not only do they get life-changing education, but this Program has both Live and On-Demand versions, both available at a 50% discount.

You can take a deep dive here for more information!

Where We Are Now

Our online platform continues to offer evidence-based, bite-sized programs and courses that aim to spread the power of subconscious reprogramming worldwide.

With easy access, value-based membership, in-depth webinars, weekly Q&A sessions, and a supportive community, Thais and us are leading the charge to empower people to embrace and experience true, lasting change in their lives and relationships.

Thais has created over 65 courses and programs covering a range of topics that affect everyday lives. These include attachment styles, relationships, trauma, finances, personal development, and the workplace.

There are semi-daily webinars hosted by Thais herself and certified IAT™ coaches. In these webinars, we discuss and dissect modern dating and relationships, family trauma, and so much more.

Plus, there are daily study groups where members can practice their IAT™ tools and get helpful insights. 

Then there’s a weekly Q&A session where Thais answers questions from online members right then and there.

In addition to all this, members are welcomed into a supportive and loving community where they share stories, bond over challenges, develop friendships, and embrace change together. 

To say that our approach is a game-changer is an understatement. 

Since 2019, we’ve had: 

• 40,000+ people world embrace positive transformations
• Available in over 120 countries
• A 97% success rate with our students

So do you want to be part of this growing and transfomative movement? Are you ready experience and embrace the life you want? To find love and and happiness?

Start your journey with a membership today.

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