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Webinar Description
There are many ways to do couples therapy, and several distinct models that have been used successfully. This presentation will look at the different models, what is effective about each, and how they are similar and different. The presenter will describe his own approach to couples therapy, with emphasis on improving communication and conflict resolution. The content will be about 30% didactic, 20% Q&A, and 50% demonstration/experiential.
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)
Breakout Discussions – what approach would you choose (10 minutes)
Conclusions from Discussions (10)
Q & A (15 minutes)
- BREAK
The “Keith Jordan” approach to couples therapy (15 minutes)
Rules of Engagement (25 minutes)
Addressing defensiveness and trauma reactivation triggers (15)
Advanced conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques (15)
Q & A (15 minutes)
LUNCH
Presenter demonstration of couples therapy techniques (25)
Q & A (15 minutes)
Addressing infidelity issues (10 minutes)
Issues in nontraditional relationships: same-sex couples, polyamory/open marriages (10 minutes)
Co-parenting communication for separated couples (10)
Q & A (15 minutes)
BREAK
Breakout Role-play Exercise 1 (25 minutes)
Q &A (15)
Breakout Role-play Exercise 2 (25 minutes)
Q & A (15)
Summary, Concluding Remarks (5 minutes)
Certificates Provider -This Webinar Offers 6 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
- 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.
- 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
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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.