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. Pre-licensed Associates may obtain CEs with prior approval from their supervisors. In order to be eligible to receive CEs, attendees must attend at least 80% of the presentation.
Course Description
Therapists who work with couples will often encounter behaviors such as:
- Gaslighting
- Passive aggressiveness
- Withholding emotions, connection, and sex
- Anger
- High conflict
- Narcissistic behaviors
These dynamics between partners lead to difficulty meeting each other’s needs and turning towards each other. This webinar will provide you with Gottman interventions that will address these behaviors so that you can have more productive and effective therapy sessions.
Educational Goals
The attendees of this webinar will better understand the negative patterns of behaviors contributing to poor clinical outcomes when working with couples and will be able to recognize and apply alternative interventions.
Measurable Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
-To identify 5 behaviors that create disconnection and lead to poor communication in couples.
-To identify 5 evidence-based Gottman Therapy interventions to create different outcomes when these behaviors appear in session.
-To normalize and provide psychoeducation to clients about how challenging behaviors contribute to marital distress.
-To provide 3 different examples of alternative solutions for couples to combat negative communication patterns.
Presenter's Bio:
Dr. Dana McNeil is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Gottman Certified Therapist, and respected instructor at The Gottman Institute. As the founder of The Relationship Place in San Diego, Dr. McNeil leads a thriving group practice specializing in couples therapy using the Gottman Method. She is a frequent speaker and educator at national events, including the CAMFT Annual Symposium, and is widely recognized for her work as a relationship expert. Dr. McNeil has been featured in Oprah Living, Martha Stewart Living, 90 Day Fiancé, and the upcoming documentary Always. She also hosts The D-Spot Podcast and is the author of D-Spot Conversations, a fresh look at modern relationships.
Pre-Licensed LBSB Chapter Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $5
Licensed LBSB Chapter Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $10
Non-Member (Virtual & In-Person)- $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.
Ticket type: Changes must be made 48 hours before the event (In-person vs Virtual).
Unpaid invoices must be paid 48 hours before the event. Virtual links are sent only to paid registrants.
We look forward to seeing you there!
REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 8TH!!
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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, fee 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
