Thursday, December 19th, 2024 10:00 AM EST -4:45 PM EST Keith Jordan, LCSW
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Webinar Description
This presentation delves into the diverse landscape of couples therapy, examining various successful models that have proven effective in fostering relational well-being, specifically Imago Relationship Therapy; the Gottman Method; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; Relational Life Therapy; Internal Family Systems; CBT Couples Therapy; and Solution Focused Couples Therapy. The presenter offers an overview of these models, highlighting their distinctive features, commonalities, and differences. A significant portion of the presentation is dedicated to the presenter's approach to couples therapy, placing a particular emphasis on enhancing communication skills and conflict resolution strategies.
Qualifications:
Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast at least three models of couples therapy (similarities and differences)
- Describe how to address three causes of defensiveness leading to escalation of arguments between couples.
- Specify six rules of communication that can be taught to most couples to reduce conflict.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach effective communication skills to couples.
Agenda:
Brief descriptions of couples therapy models (50 minutes)
1.Imago Relationship Therapy (Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt)
2. Gottman Method (John and Julie Gottman)
3.EFT - Emotionally Focused Therapy (Sue Johnson)
4.Relational Life Therapy (Terry Real)
5.Internal Family Systems (Richard Schwartz)
6.CBT Couples Therapy (Arthur Freeman, Frank Dattilio)
7.Solution Focused Couples Therapy (Steve de Shazer, Insoo Kim Berg, Elliott Connie)
8.Discernment Counseling (Bill Doherty)
9.Breakout Discussions – what approach would you choose (10 minutes)
10.Conclusions from Discussions (10)
11.Q & A (15 minutes)
12. The “Keith Jordan” approach to couples therapy (25 minutes)
13. Rules of Engagement (25 minutes)
14. Addressing defensiveness and trauma reactivation triggers (15)
15. Advanced conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques (15)
16. Q & A (15 minutes)
17.Presenter demonstration of couples therapy techniques (25)
18. Q & A (15 minutes)
19. Addressing infidelity issues (10 minutes)
20. Issues in nontraditional relationships: same-sex couples, polyamory/open marriages (10 minutes)
21.Co-parenting communication for separated couples (10)
22. Q & A (15 minutes)
23. Breakout Role-play Exercise 1 (25 minutes)
24. Q &A (15)
25. Breakout Role-play Exercise 2 (25 minutes)
26. Q & A (15)
27. Summary, Concluding Remarks (15 minutes)
Certificates Provider - This Webinar Offers 6 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- NEFESH International, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0116.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Official information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Thrapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Thrapy Express ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting (631) 202-1010 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.