Continuing Education Workshop Description:

Are you interested in offering couples therapy but unsure where to start? 

Certainly, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out which theoretical orientation to study. Should you go with the Gottman Method? Imago Therapy? Imago Relationship Therapy? Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy? And what’s the difference between Emotionally Focused Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy?

Whether you are new to couples counseling or simply seeking a more structured framework surrounding this specialized area, this continuing education workshop will provide you with the clarity and confidence to move forward in your practice. You will gain a comprehensive introduction to the core principles and foundational techniques of couples counseling. 

Designed as a broad overview, we will explore the similarities and differences between the major theoretical schools that focus on couples counseling. You’ll also learn a wide variety of skills and strategies that will allow you to best serve your clients who come to you for couples counseling. 

Finally, we will examine some of the more common ethical issues that arise when working with couples so that you can feel confident in offering this service.

Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:

• Explain the main schools of psychotherapy that focus on couples counseling
• Identify core skills that a therapist needs to provide effective couples counseling
• Understand the main ethical dilemmas that are commonly associated with couples counseling