Working with Couples

 

Intensive training for MH professionals working with couples

Title: Working with Couples - Healthy & Intimate Couple Relationships

Presenter: Elisabeth Scheepers, Ph.D.

 

Dates:  To be Determined

The course consists of two 3-hour sessions presented in consecutive weeks

Modality:   Live Zoom, guaranteed small group format

Continuing Education Units: The entire training is 6 hours and a certificate will be provided

Registration by email to: admin@scheepers-ccc.com

You will receive instructions for payment after registration

 

Dr Elisabeth Scheepers is known for providing high quality, up-to-date, research-based training for counselling therapists. Working with Couples addresses the specific issues that can arise when dealing with two individuals that are also a couple. Participants will obtain a solid background and skills that can be applied in practice.

Topics:

  • Becoming confident in working with couples
  • Being able to set clear boundaries
  • Couple intake assessments
  • Identifying priorities with clients
  • Ethics: Ensuring safety and competently handling challenging relationship issues
  • Tools and techniques
  • Developing effective communication skills
  • Setting realistic expectations for healthy long-term relationships
  • Healthy conflict and finding satisfying solutions
  • Rupture: types, guidance, and healing
  • Trauma and grief in couple relationships
  • Approaches that have been effective and helpful
  • Common sexual issues experienced by couples
  • Types of relationships
  • Helpful resources for counsellors and couples