Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide therapists with practical, evidence-based approaches to effectively engage in couples therapy. The course explores psychological principles and extends them into strategies to strengthen therapeutic outcomes. Participants will gain insights into key theoretical models and interventions, the importance of cultural sensitivity in couples therapy, fostering communication, and addressing common clinical challenges.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to...
1. Identify three key therapeutic frameworks utilized in couples therapy.
2. List three of the key factors contributing to relational distress.
3. List five techniques to facilitate communication between partners.
4. Describe three strategies for managing high-conflict dynamics in couples therapy
5. Describe two culturally sensitive approaches to therapy with diverse couples.
Presenter's Bio:
Dr. Almena Lowe Mozon is a Clinical Psychologist, Life and Business Empowerment Coach, and founder of Aligned Life Coaching and Psychological Services. She helps individuals align their passions with their life purpose, guiding them to fulfill their "God Dream" and thrive in both personal and professional life. Passionate about healing and wholeness, she provides psychological services to children, adults, couples, and families, and maintains a virtual practice for North Carolinians.
As a Master Storyteller, Dr. Mozon inspires audiences of all ages with motivational tales, often incorporating music to elevate the experience. She also serves as Church Counselor at New Song Community Church in Oceanside, CA, where she founded the Healed Heart Encounter for women.
Dr. Mozon is an engaging speaker and teacher, facilitating seminars, workshops, and retreats for businesses, churches, and civic groups. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and holds a Coaching Certification from the Coach Training Alliance. She has been active in various community organizations and earned numerous honors for her leadership, including with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the NC Governor’s One-on-One Mentoring Program.
She is married to CAPT Ollis J. Mozon, Jr., retired Navy Chaplain, and they have two adult children, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter.
You can contact Dr. Mozon at DocMo30@gmail.com or follow her “Thriving Thursdays with Dr. Almena” on Facebook and YouTube.
LBSB Chapter Member- Free
Non-Member- $30
Schedule:
| 8:45 AM |
Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:15 AM |
Presentation Begins |
| 11:15 AM |
Presentation Ends |
Meeting Information:
Our presenter will be delivering her session virtually. However, for attendees who value the opportunity to network and connect with other clinicians, we are hosting an in-person gathering where you can enjoy a continental breakfast and watch the presentation together on a large screen.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Additional Information:
The Long Beach South Bay Chapter of CAMFT strives for transparency and encourages all members and non-members to review our Event Policies and Protocols. You'll find important information about how to request accommodations, our refund and cancellation policy, our anti-harassment policy, fees details and more. Additionally, our Workshop and Conference Grievance Procedure outlines how to address any concerns.
Long Beach - South Bay CAMFT - APPROVAL NUMBER: 56159
LBSB CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs & LPCCs. LBSB CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Canvassing or Distribution:
No canvassing or distribution of materials are allowed at the event by anyone who has not pre-purchased a sponsorship opportunity. This does not apply to the networking and exchange of business cards among Clinicians of all levels and capacities
