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Digital Seminar

The Narrative Arc of Love: Milestones, Commitment Transitions & Pace Discrepancies


Faculty:
Alexandra Solomon, PhD
Duration:
2 Hours 10 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
17 Dec, 2024
Product Code:
NOS096573
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

This training explores the major milestones and transitions in romantic relationships, from defining the relationship (DTR) and navigating long-distance relationships (LDRs) to moving in together, engagement, marriage, parenting, empty nest, and retirement. Therapists will learn strategies to support couples through these significant life stages and address pace discrepancies for those struggling with commitment milestones. By understanding the narrative arc of love, practitioners can better guide couples toward thriving, resilient relationships.

CPD

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



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 program is worth 2.25 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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Faculty

Alexandra Solomon, PhD's Profile

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Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon is internationally recognized as one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework for Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couple therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Alexandra is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity and authenticity to their relationships.

She is a clinician educator and a frequent contributor to academic journals, and she translates her academic and therapeutic experience to the public through her popular Instagram page, which has garnered a quarter of million followers. She is an adjunct professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, and she is the face of MasterClass in Practice. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, who works with individuals and couples in private practice.

Her hit podcast, Reimagining Love, reaches thousands of listeners across the globe each week and features deep dives into complex relationship dynamics as well as conversations with high-profile guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop culture. She is the award-winning author of three bestselling books: Love Every Day, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. Her work has been covered by outlets including NPR, Today, New York Times, Scientific American, and the Oprah Winfrey Network.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon is the owner and founder of The Institute for Relational Self-Awareness and has an employment relationship with MasterClass and Northwestern University. She receives royalties as a published author and is the podcast host of Reimaging Love. She is the founding expert for Mine'd app. Dr. Solomon receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon is an ad hoc for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. Dr. Solomon is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), and the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).

 


Objectives

  1. Develop a greater understanding of the impact of commitment milestones to support your ability to plan, conceptualise, and intervene with couples in normative transitions
  2. Help couples navigate the confusion and pain of a pace discrepancy
  3. Understand and define key milestones in relationships, including Defining the Relationship (DTR), long-distance relationships (LDRs), moving in together, engagement, marriage, parenting, empty nest, and retirement.

Outline

  • Defining the relationship (DTR)
  • Long-distance relationships (LDRs)
  • Moving in together and cohabitation
  • Engagement and marriage
  • Parenting
  • Empty nest
  • Retirement
  • Pace Discrepancies: Working with couples who are struggling with commitment milestones

Target Audience

  • Psychologists
  • Physicians
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Counsellors
  • Social Workers
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Psychotherapists
  • Other Behavioural Health Professionals

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