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Digital Seminar

Working with Action: Communication and Conflict


Faculty:
Alexandra Solomon, PhD
Duration:
2 Hours 27 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
17 Dec, 2024
Product Code:
NOS096568
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

This training provides practical tools for helping couples navigate communication and conflict. Participants will explore working definitions of these core dynamics, identify five common conflict triggers, and learn how to support couples in balancing acceptance and change. The training includes eleven behavioral interventions to enhance relational functioning and ten in-session strategies to manage escalation and maintain safety in the therapy room.

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 2.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.



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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. Define and understand key concepts of communication and conflict within couple therapy.
  2. Identify five common triggers of conflict and learn strategies to help couples navigate acceptance and change.
  3. Implement eleven behavioural interventions and ten strategies to effectively manage escalation and maintain a constructive environment in the therapy office.

Outline

  • Working definitions of communication and conflict
  • Five things that trigger conflict
  • Helping couples navigate acceptance and change
  • Eleven interventions in the realm of behavior
  • Ten strategies to manage escalation in your office

Target Audience

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

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