Getting to Connection: How to Heal into Closeness: Module 5
Information
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify seven or more relationship connectors and disconnectors.
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Identify five adaptive communication practices clients can use within their families and describe how to support clients in building competencies in them.
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Identify and describe 3-5 specific examples of AEDP’s Self-At-Best concept.
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Plan how to design a daily self-care practice inventory with clients that they can use to build agency and Internal Secure Attachment.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of the fifth module is to deliver a coherent approach for application of skills in communication and boundary setting that are effective and connective for family healing.
Description
It is a common practice among therapists to work on skill development with clients in the healing of their relationships and family interactions. With foundational resourcing of Clarity & Calm in one’s thoughts and emotions, the application of skills such as adaptive communication and boundary setting can be most effective and connective. In this module, the vital elements for connection will be detailed. Participants will learn updated perspectives on adaptive communication and conflict resolution, how to support a client’s work to embody boundaries, and trauma-informed approaches to self-care practices.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Alana C. Smith, LCSW, LCDC is a graduate of the University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work (2004). She is clinically trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Coherence Therapy, and is currently a Postgraduate Fellow of the Center for Family Consultation. Alana has managed treatment center staff and developed treatment and family treatment programs across the country. Her passion is to bring a Deliberate Practice approach to the treatment of addiction and families impacted by addiction by utilizing the science of human relationships and emotions. Alana facilitates virtual seminars on addiction, family healing, and emotion wellness. She lives in San Diego, CA.
Financially Sponsored By
- Alana C. Smith, LCSW