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Digital Seminar

Psychotherapy Networker Symposium: Harnessing the Power of Emotion: A Step-by-Step Approach with Susan Johnson, Ed.D.


Faculty:
Marlene Best, Ph.D., C.Psych |  Susan Johnson, EdD
Duration:
4 Hours 01 Minutes
Copyright:
Mar 22, 2014
Product Code:
NOS047030
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Since advances in neuroscience and attachment theory have led to an increasing appreciation of the centrality of emotions in human relationships, it’s ironic that therapists are so often intimidated by the raw power of clients’ feelings. This workshop will guide you through the process of helping clients tap into their deepest emotional reserves as a positive force for shaping growth and transformation. Through exercises and viewing sessions of Emotionally Focused Therapy, you’ll develop skills to use in therapy.

CPD


CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 4.0 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

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Faculty

Marlene Best, Ph.D., C.Psych Related seminars and products


Marlene Best, PhD, C.Psych, is a certified EFT Trainer, clinical professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, and associate at the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute.


Susan Johnson, EdD's Profile

Susan Johnson, EdD Related seminars and products


Dr. Sue Johnson, is an author, clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, popular presenter and speaker and a leading innovator in the field of couple therapy and adult attachment. Sue is the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), which has demonstrated its effectiveness in over 30 years of peer-reviewed clinical research.

Sue Johnson is founding Director of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and Distinguished Research Professor at Alliant University in San Diego, California, and Professor, Clinical Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, Canada, as well as Professor Emeritus, Clinical Psychology, at the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Dr. Johnson is the author of numerous books and articles including Attachment Theory in Practice: EFT with Individuals, Couples and Families (2019), The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (3rd edition, 2019), and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy with Trauma Survivors (2002).

Sue trains behavioral health providers in EFT worldwide and consults to the over 75 international institutes and affiliated centers who practice EFT. She also consults to Veterans Affairs and the U.S. and Canadian militaries.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sue Johnson has employment relationships with University of British Columbia, Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group, Alliant International, University Ottawa, Couple and Family Institute, and the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Johnson receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sue Johnson serves on the editorial board for the American Journal of Family Therapy (AJFT) and the journal Couple and Family Psychology: Research & Practice.


Target Audience

Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses and other Mental Health Professionals

Objectives

  1. Distinguish between primary and secondary emotions and use attachment theory as a road map for couples work
  2. Demonstrate how to encourage vulnerability by incorporating the “Soft, Slow, Simple” approach into your therapeutic style
  3. Utilize focused empathic reflection to reconnect, repair, and rebuild clients’ bonds
  4. Summarize process of helping clients tap into their deepest emotional reserves as a positive force for shaping growth and transformation

Outline

  • Overview of emotionally focused therapy (EFT)
    • Understanding EFT as an experiential approach
    • Creating a bonding and attachment environment in therapy
  • Experiencing EFT
    • Discover the 5 basic moves of EFT
    • Learn EFT’s core assumptions
    • Analyze the attachment theory
  • Concluding remarks with Sue Johnson and Marlene Best
    • Techniques to softening EFT
    • Comparing the effectiveness of co-regulation versus self-regulation

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