Preferred registration deadline: October 3rd

3 CEs

Couples therapy can support partners in navigating challenges in their relationship and increase emotional and romantic intimacy. Whether a couple is seeking therapy for ineffective communication, emotional disconnection, infidelity and betrayal, sexual concerns, or any other number of common relationship stressors and problematic relational dynamics, this workshop will provide an introductory foundation for therapists to structure their treatment effectively. Participants will be exposed to a general overview of theories and key frameworks for assessment, conceptualization, and intervention. Specific attention will be given to attachment theory as a lens through which to approach treatment. Additionally, participants will learn intervention tools and techniques that can facilitate emotional regulation, vulnerability, curiosity, and overall effective communication between partners. 

Participants will learn skills to build therapeutic rapport with each partner and help clients clarify and work toward their unique goals of emotional and romantic intimacy. Participants will also explore ethical considerations, including secrets, bias, and countertransference, as they may impact the course of couples therapy.  By the end of the training, participants will feel more confident in identifying the underlying causes of relationship distress and applying practical techniques to support couples in building a more secure relationship.

This is an interactive synchronous distance learning course via Zoom.

General Admission: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Therapists and/or other mental health providers (Social work, counseling, psychology, etc.)

Agenda:

• Introduction and Overview
• Key frameworks and concepts in couples therapy
• Clinical skills and strategies for working with common issues in couples therapy
• In-depth case consultation and skills rehearsal practice
• Wrap-up/Summary 

Learner Outcomes

• Identify common patterns of secure and insecure attachment strategies as they contribute to presenting concerns in couples therapy.
• Discover interventions to support emotional regulation and effective communication between partners.
• Identify, examine, and solve common ethical dilemmas in couples therapy and practice.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2024 – 9/24/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 3 ethics continuing education credits.
• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.
• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.
• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown.  You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.