Neurobiology and Couple Therapy

In couple therapy, cycles of disconnection and reactivity pose frustrating challenges. This web conference will explore the intergenerational, neurobiological, cultural, interpersonal, and psychodynamic processes that influence these patterns. Dr. Fishbane uses neuroscience and relationship research from her new book to present a practical and integrative approach that empowers couples to transform their relationship dynamics.

Strategies will be introduced to enhance social and emotional intelligence skills in couples such as empathy, emotion regulation, respect, and equality. We will contrast the knee-jerk reactions of the emotional brain with the ability to live in accordance with one's values and goals, a function that is governed by the higher brain. Our focus will be on assisting couples to become “proactive lovers” as they co-author their relationship. Couples find hope in the fact that the brain's ability to change—neuroplasticity—persists throughout life.

This web conference is intermediate instructional level and designed to help clinicians:

1. List brain states underlying couple dysregulation;
2. Analyze and diagram the cycles of vulnerability in distressed couples;
3. Utilize interventions informed by relationship science and neuroscience to facilitate safety and connection;
4. Work effectively with resistance and provide clients with tools for relational change.

If you have any questions or concerns about this web conference, or would like more information, please contact us here.

Event Reviews from Members

"A very useful, informative, well presented, relevant, and awesome workshop...wonderful information and skills for my practice!" - Patricia Bartley, LPC

"There were so many fantastic bits of information in this workshop. I can't wait to watch the replay again so I can pick up on even more. I'm quite intrigued with the brain and how it impacts relationships. It's just fascinating to me." - Tamara Whitten, MS, LMFT, CFLE

Continuing Education (CE) Information

Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.

GoodTherapy.org is also an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within counseling services.

GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

GoodTherapy.org, provider #1352, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ASWB Approval Period: March 30, 2016 through March 30, 2019. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers participating in this course will receive two clinical continuing education clock hours.

GoodTherapy.org is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. GoodTherapy.org maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

GoodTherapy.org, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0395.

To receive CE credit hours for an archived event, you will need to complete a survey as well as a 12 or 15-question exam, verifying that you listened to or watched the event in its entirety. Archived CE events generally are considered "homestudy" by licensing boards.

Registration Information

Premium or Pro Membership with GoodTherapy includes access to this web conference at no cost. Not yet a Premium or Pro Member? Mental health professionals can attend this live web conference for $30.95 or access the homestudy recording for $15.50.

If the event is canceled by GoodTherapy, registrants who purchased the event will be notified and the charge for the event will be refunded

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