An Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Mapping Dances and Identifying Stances (1.5HR) Presented by Dr. Annmarie Early, PhD, LMFT

An Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Mapping Dances and Identifying Stances (1.5HR)

$27.00

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based, empirically validated treatment approach for working with couple distress. EFT uses an attachment framework and outlines key relationship dances and stances reinforcing relationship stuckness. It also provides a map that clinicians can use when working with couples to identify these dances and how to employ interventions that shift interactional cycles. The goal is to facilitate couple bonding and create lasting change. Participants will learn the basics of this model and identify how to practice mapping a relationship dance.

Upon completion of this training participants will be able to:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Name steps and stages in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Recognize key attachment patterns that influence relationship stuckness.
Demonstrate how to map basic relationship dances.

Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 hours of Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dr. Annmarie Early, PhD, LMFT

Recording Date: 04/28/2025

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

Meet Your Facilitator

Annmarie has specialized in a variety of modalities including trauma, attachment, experiential, embodied treatment approaches, and Jungian Depth Psychologies. Annmarie served as a Professor in the MA in Counseling Program for over 15 years and currently serves as an Affiliate Faculty at the Counseling program at Northwestern. Annmarie’s research has focused on non-cognitive, intuitive methods for creating change and she currently runs a training program focused on Depth Studies and Dreamwork for clinicians. She is a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor and served as a Trainer for many years. She is the co-editor of the book, “Integrating a New Science of Love with a Spirituality of Peace: Becoming Human Again,” featuring keynote addresses from Dr. Susan Johnson, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Dr. Jim Coan.

Syllabus

An Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:
Mapping Dances and Identifying Stances

Introduction
Recognize issues that increase relationship distress
- Key relationship question, “Will you be there for me when I really need you?”
- How affect shapes interactions
- Influence of danger cues and alarm signals in maintaining distress.
Identify how attachment patterns influence relationships
- Working models and the stages of separation in adult love relationships
- Applying an attachment lens in couples therapy
- Using an attachment framework in EFCT
Describe EFCT goals and interventions with a couple
- EFCT goals and process of therapy
- The practice of mapping dances and identifying stances
- How to engage a first session in EFCT
- 5 fundamental skills in EFCT

Summary/Q&A