Couples therapy is one of the most challenging approaches in our field—yet most therapists spend years winging it before feeling secure in the work. Clinicians new to it often learn trial by fire, which can lead to ineffective and very frustrating outcomes for all involved. Even more seasoned therapists avail themselves of training to manage this difficult population. In the interests of helping both new and seasoned therapists navigate these rough waters, we’re thrilled to present this groundbreaking series on Emotionally Focused Therapy with expert trainer Rebecca Jorgensen. Here, you’ll find a clear framework for transforming relationships using the evidence-based method’s proven techniques.
Volume 4, the final title in this series, offers an in-depth look at the most common clinical challenges of the method. Jorgensen (as interviewed by Victor Yalom) begins with an overview of oft-encountered impasses. She then focuses in on each one, deconstructing incidents, reframing them in terms of attachment, and showing how various clinicians handle them. Jorgensen and her team of colleagues demonstrate actual EFT sessions with five couples, illustrating how corrective experiences look in the room. She even includes clinical misses here, for a very accessible guide that normalizes these challenges and helps reassure therapists that repair is indeed possible.
Between reestablishing the therapeutic alliance, keeping the focus on primary emotions, and gently but firmly restructuring interactions, this video offers the support you need to refresh your work with couples. If you’re in search of must-have EFT resources, look no further than this 4-video series.
By watching this video, you will:
• Understand the main obstacles EFT therapists face with couples.
• Find core EFT interventions for maintaining the alliance, managing reactivity, and working with trauma.
• Learn to reinforce your attachment-based lens in order to stay focused on a couple’s relational process.
Length of video: 2:52:00
English subtitles available
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-527-0
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-527-4
Rebecca Jorgensen, PhD is Founder and Director of the Attachment Advancement Institute and Co-Director of The Training and Research Institute for Emotionally Focused Therapy. She is an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Supervisor and Trainer. Her focus is on promoting effective attachment for healthy relationships through virtual and in-person educational conferences and workshops as well as training and providing consultation on effective treatment of relational distress. She has developed several streaming conferences and seminars and has hosted and/or co-presented with attachment theorists and researchers such as Sue Johnson, Phil Shaver and Jim Coan. She continues to work to develop effective methods and platforms to transfer science-based treatments to clinicians and those who will utilize prevention services.
As a recognized expert on couple therapy couples and therapists travel to work with Dr. Jorgensen at Couple Workshops, Intensive Couples Therapy, Professional Trainings and Consultation. Her online educational programs and consultation groups are popular all around the globe. This “therapists’ therapist” is known for her presence, clarity and empathy. Dr. Jorgensen lives in Mexico where she maintains a small private practice.
CE credits: 2.5
Learning Objectives:
- List the main obstacles EFT therapists face with couples
- Discuss EFT relationship interventions when working with trauma
- Plan couples treatment that strengthens their attachment base
Bibliography available upon request
This course is offered for ASWB ACE credit for social workers. See complete list of CE approvals here
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Course Reviewed January 2023