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A Series of Friday Seminars  

Each small group seminar will include some lecture presentations, panel discussions, and many case examples from instructors and participants. The emphasis will be on the development of practical skills which can be quickly implemented in practice.

You can enroll in one seminar, or the entire series at a discount. 

CEUs have been approved for LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs.  (2 hrs each class 3 hours ethics for final) Pastoral counselors welcome.

Seminars will be held twice per month on Friday's, from 11:00 until 1:00pm. The Final Seminar will be held on Friday December 20th, (3 hours approved ETHICS) from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00pm

No lunch provided, but feel free to bring your own  

TOPICS INCLUDE:

September 6^th, 2013 Mediation as a Tool in Marital Therapy – Dale R. Doty, Ph.D.

When mediation is mentioned, most people think of divorce. Mediation can also be an effective tool in resolving marital disputes.  This workshop will focus on the development of mediation skills in the context of marital therapy.

September 20^th, 2013 The Role of Forgiveness in Therapy – Chris Giles, M.S. 

Unforgiveness of past offenses is like poison to a marriage. It is difficult to identify but can do a great deal of damage. This workshop will give attendees a phase model to forgiveness in marriage. 

October 4^th, 2013 The Gottman Approach To Marital Therapy – Eric L. Clements, M.S.

John Gottman's research into the inner workings of marriage is unmatched.  This seminar will explore the main discoveries from his work, as well as the impact it can have as we work with couples.

October 18^th, 2013  Reproductive Issues in  Couples Therapy  – Amanda Harrington, Ph.D.

Many couples face reproductive issues such as postpartum depression, infertility, and pregnancy loss. These experiences can disrupt and cause significant strife in the couple relationship.  In this workshop we will present a brief therapy approach to these issues.

 November 1^st, 2013 Suspicions of Infidelity in Marital Therapy – Dale R. Doty, Ph.D.

In some cases, a partner in marital therapy is suspicious of their spouse’s friendships, or relationships.  Is it a friendship, or is it an affair?  When does “friendship,” turn to betrayal?  We will cover the strategy for therapy when  there is denial of any wrong-doing in the face of mounting evidence.

Nov 15^th, 2013  Marital Therapy and Personality Disorders – G. Bowden McElroy, M.Ed.

William Doherty once wrote that because so few therapists have training or experience in martial therapy,  "From a consumer's point of view, going in for couples therapy is like having your broken leg set by a doctor who skipped orthopedics in medical school."  If that's true, then a couple where one or both have a personality disorder is like having surgery from a doctor that skipped basic anatomy.  Learn what makes this complicated dynamic frustrating to couples and therapists alike and how to effectively provide marriage counseling for these couples.

December 6^th, 2013 Sex Addiction: Diagnosis and Treatment – Salley Sutmiller, M.S.

Sex addiction or just bad behavior?  The public discussion about that question has also found its way into therapy circles.  This workshop will focus on defining and explaining sex addiction and treatment issues.

December 20^th, 2013  Last Chance Ethics – William B. Berman, Ph.D.  (3 hours 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.)

Seeing couples may involve highly complex ethical dilemmas not found in other forms of therapy.  This workshop will present a number of such scenarios, along for options in ethically resolving or even preventing them.  Bring your own questions or ethical dilemmas for this lively discussion.

EMAIL:  TERRI@CFITULSA.COM

PHONE:  918-745-0095

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